Espartinas

Espartinas, Spain
city

Flag
Seal
Country Spain
Province Seville
Municipality Espartinas
Area
 • Total 23 km2 (9 sq mi)
Elevation 132 m (433 ft)
Population (2006)
 • Total 9,177
 • Density 399.0/km2 (1,033/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 2006 census (INE), the city has a population of 9177 inhabitants. It is twinned with Clackmannanshire in Scotland.

History

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.[1]. 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

  1. ↑ Carrión, Javier; Gallardo, Miguel; et al. (2000). Tesoros de la provincia de Sevilla. ABC. pp. 102–108.
  • Espartinas - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía

Coordinates: 37°23′N 6°07′W / 37.383°N 6.117°W / 37.383; -6.117


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