Aljaraque
| Aljaraque | |||
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  Aljaraque Location in Spain | |||
| Coordinates: 37°16′N 7°01′W / 37.267°N 7.017°WCoordinates: 37°16′N 7°01′W / 37.267°N 7.017°W | |||
| Municipality | Huelva | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | David Toscano | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 34 km2 (13 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 34 km2 (13 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 km2 (0.00 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| • Total | 14,846 | ||
| • Density | 436.6/km2 (1,131/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Website | ayto-aljaraque.es | ||
Aljaraque is a city located in the province of Huelva, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the city has a population of 14,846 inhabitants.
Demographics
Aljaraque has received a steady influx of new settlers in the past few years, due to the property price increase in Huelva, and the urban area's quality of life.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1999 | 10,298 | — |
| 2000 | 10,806 | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 11,626 | +7.6% |
| 2002 | 12,303 | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 13,009 | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 14,060 | +8.1% |
| 2005 | 14,846 | +5.6% |
| Source: INE (Spain) | ||
Main sights
- Church of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios
- Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios
- Church of Nuestra Señora Reina del Mundo
- Church of Nuestra Señora de Bellavista
- Hermitage of San Sebastián
- Archaeological site of Papa Uvas
Gallery
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Church of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios
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Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios (Our Lady of Remedies) - Aljaraque's Patron
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aljaraque. |
- Aljaraque - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía
Arqueología, Historia, Patrimonio Natural e histórico de Aljaraque