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La Guardia de Jaén
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| Guardia de Jaén (La) | |||
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Panoramic of La Guardia de Jaén and her castle.
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Location of La Guardia de Jaén in relation to province of Jaén
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 La Guardia de Jaén
Location in Province of Jaén (Spain)
La Guardia de Jaén
Location in Andalusia
La Guardia de Jaén
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |
 Andalusia |
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| Province |  Jaén |
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| Comarca | Jaén metropolitan area | ||
| Judicial district | Jaén | ||
| Founded | Near 1500 BC (Mentesa Bastia) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 38.43 km2 (14.84 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 635 m (2,083 ft) | ||
| Population
(2009)
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| • Total | 4,061 | ||
| • Density | 105.673/km2 (273.69/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Guardeño | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
23170
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| Dialing code | (+34) 953 3X XX XX | ||
La Guardia de Jaén is a small town in the province of Jaén, Spain. It is also officially known as Guardia de Jaén, La. Long ago, during the Iberian and Roman times, it was called Mentesa Bastia.
This town is located at the western edge of the Sierra Mágina mountains. It sits on a hill called Cerro de San Marcos. From here, it looks over the valley of the Guadalbullón River.
In January 2009, about 4,061 people lived in La Guardia de Jaén. The town is about 635 meters (2,083 feet) above sea level. Its total area is about 38.43 square kilometers (14.84 square miles).
La Guardia de Jaén is very close to the city of Jaén, only about 10 kilometers (6 miles) away. It has good connections to the capital city. You can reach it by the Jontoya highway bridge, the N-323 road, and the A-44 motorway.
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History of La Guardia de Jaén
Ancient Beginnings
La Guardia de Jaén has a very long history. It was first settled around 1500 BC. Back then, it was known as Mentesa Bastia. This shows that people lived here even before the Romans arrived.
Roman and Iberian Times
The area was important during the Iberian and Roman eras. The town's old name, Mentesa Bastia, comes from this period. It was a significant place for these ancient civilizations.
Geography and Location
Where is La Guardia de Jaén?
La Guardia de Jaén is found in the province of Jaén in southern Spain. It is positioned at the western end of the Sierra Mágina mountain range.
Hills and Rivers
The town is built on the Cerro de San Marcos hill. Nearby is another important spot, the Cerro de San Cristóbal. From these hills, you can see the beautiful valley of the Guadalbullón River. This location gave the town a good view and protection in the past.
Altitude and Area
La Guardia de Jaén is quite high up. It is about 635 meters (2,083 feet) above sea level. The town covers an area of about 38.43 square kilometers (14.84 square miles).
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
According to a count from January 2009, La Guardia de Jaén had a population of 4,061 people. People who live in La Guardia de Jaén are called Guardeño.
Transportation and Roads
Getting Around
La Guardia de Jaén is well-connected to the nearby city of Jaén. It is only about 10 kilometers (6 miles) away. There are three main ways to get to and from the town.
Main Roads
The first way is by the Jontoya highway bridge. The second is the N-323 road. The third is the A-44 motorway, also known as the Bailén-Motril motorway. These roads make it easy to travel to the capital city and other places.
Government and Leadership
Who Leads the Town?
The leader of La Guardia de Jaén is called the Alcalde. This is like a mayor. As of 2007, the Alcalde was Juan Morillo García. He belonged to the PP political party.
See also
- Convent of Santo Domingo, La Guardia de Jaén
