Jódar

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Jódar, Spain
Flag of Jódar, Spain
Official seal of Jódar, Spain
CountrySpain
ProvinceJaén
ComarcaSierra Mágina
Government
 • MayorJosé Luis Angulo Navarro (2007-2011) (IU)
Area
 • Total148.78 km2 (57.44 sq mi)
Elevation
647 m (2,123 ft)
Population
 ()[1]
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Jódar is a city in the province of Jaén, Spain. The 2008 census (INE) counted 12119 inhabitants.

The region is agricultural, and produces extra virgin olive oil, green and white asparagus, and cotton.

Jódar is the largest European producer of handcrafted esparto grass arts and crafts, mainly parasols for beach use.

General information

This town is near Mount San Cristóbal, a peak in the north part of the massif of Sierra Mágina, and is the most populous town of the Comarca de Sierra Mágina [es].

Geography

Mountains and mounts near to the village include:

  • Carboneras 1500 m
  • La Golondrina 1258 m
  • Jódar 1200 m
  • Altarillas 1066 m

The climate is Mediterranean, with warm and dry summers and cold winters.

History

There are prehistoric remains in Jódar, at Las Quebradas.

The creation of the town dates back to the 3rd century BCE.

References

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Coordinates: 37°50′N 3°21′W / 37.833°N 3.350°W / 37.833; -3.350