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Aljaraque
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Aljaraque is located in Spain
Aljaraque
Aljaraque
Location in Spain
Municipality Huelva
Area
 • Total 34 km2 (13 sq mi)
 • Land 34 km2 (13 sq mi)
 • Water 0.00 km2 (0 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 21,054
 • Density 619/km2 (1,604/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Website ayto-aljaraque.es

Aljaraque is a city located in the province of Huelva, Spain. According to the 2016 census, the city has a population of 20,745 inhabitants. In ancient times it was referred to as "Kalathousa" (Ancient Greek: Καλάθουσα) by the Greeks.

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
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)

Districts

Aljaraque contains the districts of Corrales, Bellavista, Dehesa Golf, and La Monacilla, most areas of which are urbanized.

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

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See also

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