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Bailén
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Andalusia | ||
| Province | Jaén | ||
| Comarca | Sierra Morena | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Bartolomé Serrano Cárdenas | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 117.6 km2 (45.4 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 343 m (1,125 ft) | ||
| Population (2009) | |||
| • Total | 18,785 | ||
| • Density | 159.7/km2 (413.7/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym | Bailenenses | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 23710 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Bailén (formerly Baylen in English) is a town in the province of Jaén, Spain.
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There is a convent that dates from 729.
In 1808, during the Peninsular War, it was the site of a series of clashes (the Battle of Bailén) at which General Castaños defeated General Pierre Dupont.[1]
The town has many quarries, resulting in a reputation for craft products.