Dos Hermanas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dos Hermanas
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Town hall
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Andalusia | ||
| Founded | 1404 (first documented) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 160.52 km2 (61.98 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 133,168 | ||
| • Density | 829.604/km2 (2,148.66/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Nazareno/a | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
41700 to 41704 and 41089 (Montequinto)
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Dos Hermanas is a lively town in Spain, located about 15 kilometers (9 miles) south of Seville in the region of Andalusia. As of 2015, it was home to over 131,000 people.
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Discovering Dos Hermanas: History and Culture
How Dos Hermanas Got Its Name
The name Dos Hermanas means "Two Sisters" in Spanish. This name comes from the town's founding in 1248. King Ferdinand III of Castile named the town to honor two sisters, Elvira and Estefanía Nazareno. They were the sisters of Gonzalo Nazareno, an important military leader for the king. Because of this, people from Dos Hermanas are often called nazarenos (for boys and men) or nazarenas (for girls and women).
Dos Hermanas in Famous Stories
The town of Dos Hermanas is even mentioned in a famous old play! In The Trickster of Seville and the Stone Guest (written between 1612 and 1620) by Tirso de Molina, Dos Hermanas is a setting for part of the story. This play is where the well-known character "Don Juan" first appeared.
Economy and Industry
What Drives the Local Economy?
The main ways people make a living in Dos Hermanas today are by producing and selling olive oil and "Spanish olives." These are very important products for the region. Besides farming, many service industries also help the city's economy. This means there are lots of businesses that provide services to people, like shops, restaurants, and other helpful companies.
Notable People from Dos Hermanas
Famous Faces from the Town
Dos Hermanas is the hometown of some well-known Spanish artists!
The members of the famous Spanish music duo Los del Río are from Dos Hermanas. You might know them best for their worldwide hit song, "Macarena"! They still live in the city today.
Spanish pop singer Melody also comes from Dos Hermanas. She became famous at a young age. Once, a TV interviewer asked her about speaking well, even though she was from Dos Hermanas. This question led to a big discussion about how people sometimes judge others based on where they come from.
Sports in Dos Hermanas
Local Football Club
Dos Hermanas has its own football (soccer) team called Dos Hermanas CF. It was started in 1971. The team plays in the Primera Andaluza, which is the top league in the region. The club has also played in national leagues, including the third-tier Segunda B, between 1999 and 2002.
Chess Tournaments
From 1989 to 2008, Dos Hermanas was home to a very strong chess tournament. Many talented chess players would come to compete in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Dos Hermanas para niños
