Espartinas
Espartinas, Spain | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Coordinates: 37°23′N 6°07′W / 37.383°N 6.117°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Province | Seville |
| Municipality | Espartinas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 15,683 |
| • Density | 680/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Espartinas is a city located in the province of Seville, Spain. According to the 2019 census (INE), the city has a population of 15,791 inhabitants.
It has been twinned with Clackmannanshire, Scotland since 2006.[2]
History
[edit]The origin of Espartinas can be traced back to the Roman era and the establishment of the settlements of Lauretum, Tablante, Paterna, Villalvilla, and Mejina.[3] The name Espartinas appears in the 13th century, when king Ferdinand III of Castile conquered vasts areas of the Guadalquivir basin during the Reconquista. King Alfonso X of Castile later gave the town its current coat of arms.
References
[edit]- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- ^ "Twin Town Exchanges Now Open to Adults" (PDF). Clackmannanshire VIEW. Summer 2009. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ Carrión, Javier; Gallardo, Miguel; et al. (2000). Tesoros de la provincia de Sevilla. ABC. pp. 102–108.
External links
[edit]- Espartinas - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía
37°23′N 6°07′W / 37.383°N 6.117°W
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