Jódar
Jódar is a city in the province of Jaén, Spain. The 2008 census (INE) counted 12119 inhabitants.
Jódar, Spain | |
|---|---|
 Flag  Seal | |
| Country | Spain |
| Province | Jaén |
| Comarca | Sierra Mágina |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | José Luis Angulo Navarro (2007-2011) (IU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 148.78 km2 (57.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 647 m (2,123 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 11,805 |
| • Density | 79/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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.
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
- Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
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