Jayena

Jayena is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the city has a population of 1237 inhabitants.

CountrySpain

Elevation

912 m (2,992 ft)

Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)

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Jayena
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Location of Jayena
Coordinates: 36°57′N 3°49′W
Country	Spain
Province	Granada
Municipality	Jayena
Area
• Total	80 km2 (31 sq mi)
Elevation	912 m (2,992 ft)
Population  (2025-01-01)[1]
• Total	979
• Density	12/km2 (32/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

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The village is just north of the Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park.

During the Andalusian earthquake of 25 December 1884 more than 58% of the houses were destroyed, and the rest were badly damaged. 10 to 11 deaths were reported, a number that later rose to 17, and 18 were seriously injured. 87 aftershocks were felt from December 25, 1884 to January 16, 1885.^[2]