Aljaraque
Place in Huelva
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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.
Aljaraque | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Interactive map of Aljaraque | |
  Aljaraque Location in Spain | |
| Coordinates: 37°16′N 7°01′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 sq mi) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 22,737 |
| • Density | 670/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | ayto-aljaraque.es |
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.
| 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
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
Church of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios
Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios (Our Lady of Remedies) - Aljaraque's Patron
