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Fuentes de Andalucía
Gemasolar Thermosolar Plant
Gemasolar Thermosolar Plant
Flag of Fuentes de Andalucía
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Coat of arms of Fuentes de Andalucía
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Province Seville
Municipality Fuentes de Andalucía
Area
 • Total 150 km2 (60 sq mi)
Elevation
183 m (600 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 7,139
 • Density 47.6/km2 (123/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Fuentes de Andalucía is a small village located in the province of Seville, which is in Spain. In 2012, about 7,315 people lived there. By 2018, the population was around 7,139.

A Village with a Special Name Change

In 2022, Fuentes de Andalucía did something very unique. The village temporarily changed its name to Ucrania, which is the Spanish word for Ukraine. This was done to show support for Ukraine during the Russian invasion of their country.

Streets Named for Ukrainian Cities

To make this name change even more meaningful, many streets and places in the village were renamed. They took on the names of important Ukrainian cities. These included Kyiv, Odesa, Mariupol, Kharkiv, and Kherson. It was a way for the people of Fuentes de Andalucía to stand with Ukraine.

Who Leads Fuentes de Andalucía?

The person in charge of the village is called the mayor. The mayor of Fuentes de Andalucía is Francisco Martínez. He is a member of a political group called Nueva Izquierda Verde Andaluza [es].

Understanding the Mayor's Party

This party is part of a larger group that focuses on left-wing ideas and green party goals. This means they often support things like protecting the environment and making sure everyone in society is treated fairly.

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