Íllar
| Illar, Spain | |||
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.png) Illar, in red, shown in Almería | |||
  Illar, Spain Illar, in red, shown in Almería | |||
| Coordinates: 36°59′N 2°38′W / 36.983°N 2.633°WCoordinates: 36°59′N 2°38′W / 36.983°N 2.633°W | |||
| Country |
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| Community | Andalusia | ||
| Municipality | Almería | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Antonio Sánchez Salmerón (PP) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 19 km2 (7 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 425 m (1,394 ft) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| • Total | 419 | ||
| • Density | 22/km2 (57/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Illar is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.
Demographics
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1999 | 468 | — |
| 2000 | 474 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 458 | −3.4% |
| 2002 | 457 | −0.2% |
| 2003 | 435 | −4.8% |
| 2004 | 423 | −2.8% |
| 2005 | 419 | −0.9% |
| Source: INE (Spain) | ||
Location
Íllar’s located close to the river Andarax, in a wallet between the Sierra de Gádor and Sierra Nevada, at an altitude of 425 msnm. It limits with Huécija and Bentarique on the east, with Instinción on the west, Alboloduy on the north and a part of Bentarique on the south.[1]
Middle Age
Íllar appeared named for the very first time by the andalusian geographic Idrisi on the 12th century on having registered inside the colonizing activity and Urs’s foundation to the Yaman (current Pechina), of approximately 20 castles the had for object, assure the control of the territory and increase his tax capacity. From the 13th century, when the Kingdom of Granada still was the only muslim territory in the Iberian Peninsula, Íllar would form a part, together with other 10 localities, of Marchena’s taha, being this the traditional fief of the al-Nayar family.[1]
Modern Age
The Christian reconquest came after the surrender of Baza and the capitulations of Almería, in 1489. Marchena's former taha was granted as it rewarded Gutierre de Cárdenas y Chacón by the Catholic Kings in 1494, since it was a custom for having taken part in the Reconquest. In the 16th century, it took place the revolt and later the expulsion of the muslims. After it, the locality remained uninhabited, there being generated a crisis that would become stable in the XVIIth and XVIIIth century.[1]
Contemporary Age
The 19th century appears with the liberalism and the abolition of the dominions in 1835. Íllar, as the rest of localities of Marchena's former taha is constituted in municipality. In addition, this century is characterized by a demographic increase thanks to the summit of the agriculture, propitiated principally by culture of Ohanes's grape. This age of prosperity was translated in several constructions of own style of the middle class in the province. Also the fountain, the washer in 1871, the Summer-house and the headquarters of the Townhall were constructed in historicist style. The economic summit was kept until the 30s of the 20th century, when it was interrupted as a consequence of a great drought and social problems that connected with the Civil war and a hard postwar period characterized by the high index of emigration. [1]
Administración
Municipal Administration The political administration of the municipality is realized across a Townhall of democratic management, whose components are chosen every four years by universal suffrage. The electoral census is composed by all the residents registered in Íllar of 18 years and natives of Spain and of other countries members of the European Union. As arranged in the Law of the Electoral General Regime, Íllar's Municipal Corporation is formed by 7 councilmen. The headquarters of the council are placed in the square of the Constitution. Municipal choices(elections) 2007 In the Municipal Elections of 2007, The People's party (PP) obtained 5 councilmen, and was reelected as mayor Antonio Sanchez Salmerón. The Labour Spanish Socialist party (PSOE) obtained 2 councilmen, the Party of Almería (PDAL) and the Group Independent from Almería (GIAL) did not obtain representation. [2] que establece el número de concejales elegibles en función de la población del municipio, la Corporación Municipal de Íllar está formada por 7 concejales. La sede del consistorio está situada en la plaza de la Constitución. Elecciones municipales 2007 En las Elecciones Municipales de 2007, El Partido Popular (PP) obtuvo 5 concejales, y fue reelegido como alcalde Antonio Sánchez Salmerón. El Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE) obtuvo 2 concejales, el Partido de Almería (PDAL) y el Grupo Independiente de Almería (GIAL) no obtuvieron representación.[3]
Monuments Civil monuments • Fountain y washer: 1871 [4] Religious monuments • Santa Ana’s Church: It is a building of Mudéjar style with a wood vault constructed in the 16th century. In its interior, the sacristy has a small baroque front made of stucco. [4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Diputación de Almería (ed.). "Historia de Íllar". Retrieved April 7, 2010.
- ↑ Jefatura del Estado (BOE n. 147 de 20/6/1985, ed. (1985). "Ley Orgánica 5/1985, de 19 de junio, del Régimen Electoral General". Retrieved April 7, 2010.
- ↑ ideal.es (ed.). "Resultados Electorales de Íllar". Retrieved April 7, 2010.
- 1 2 Diputación de Almería (ed.). "Monumentos de Íllar". Retrieved April 7, 2010.
External links
- (in Spanish) Illar - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía
- (in Spanish) Illar - Diputación Provincial de Almería
- (in Spanish) - Gutierre de Cárdenas
