Aljaraque

Aljaraque

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Aljaraque

Location in Spain

Coordinates: 37°16′N 7°01′W / 37.267°N 7.017°W / 37.267; -7.017Coordinates: 37°16′N 7°01′W / 37.267°N 7.017°W / 37.267; -7.017
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. At ancient times it was called by the Greeks Kalathousa (Ancient Greek: Καλαθούσα).

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
YearPop.±%
199910,298—    
200010,806+4.9%
200111,626+7.6%
200212,303+5.8%
200313,009+5.7%
200414,060+8.1%
200514,846+5.6%
Source: INE (Spain)

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Arqueología, Historia, Patrimonio Natural e histórico de Aljaraque

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