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Espartinas, Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Province | Seville | ||
| Municipality | Espartinas | ||
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| • Total | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 15,683 | ||
| • Density | 682/km2 (1,770/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Espartinas is a city located in the province of Seville, Spain. According to the 2019 census (INE), the city has a population of 15,791 inhabitants.
It has been twinned with Clackmannanshire, Scotland since 2006.
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. 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.
See also
In Spanish: Espartinas para niños
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