Aljaraque is a city located in the province of
Huelva
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, Spain. According to the 2016
census
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, the city has a population of 20,745 inhabitants. In ancient times it was referred to as "Kalathousa" () 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
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, and the urban area's quality of life.
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
Gallery
File:Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios Aljaraque.JPG, Church of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios
File:Foto virgen de los remedios 2009.jpg, Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios (Our Lady of Remedies) - Aljaraque's Patron
See also
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Corrales railway station
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List of municipalities of Spain
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List of municipalities in Huelva
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References
External links
Aljaraque- Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía
Municipalities in the Province of Huelva
Greek colonies in Iberia
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