Mairena del Alcor facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mairena del Alcor
Municipality
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Mairena del Alcor Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Andalusia
Province	Sevilla
Comarca	Campiña de Carmona
Area
• Total	69.72 km2 (26.92 sq mi)
Elevation	135 m (443 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	23,473
• Density	336.675/km2 (871.98/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Mairenero, ra
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	41510

Mairena del Alcor is a lively city in the province of Seville, Spain. It's home to about 23,698 people, based on a 2020 count. This city sits in the middle of the Los Alcores area, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Seville, the capital city. Mairena del Alcor is famous for its delicious oranges and exciting Flamenco music.

History of Mairena del Alcor

Ancient Times

The area around Los Alcores has been a home for people since very old times. Archeologists have found proof that people lived here continuously since the Stone Age. Later, during the New Stone Age, small villages started to grow. People began farming the land.

Many old items from the Metal Ages have also been found. These include large stone tombs called megalithic tombs and pieces of pottery. A special treasure, called 'Andres Morales', was found here. It has fancy gold jewelry. This shows that the Tartessians, an ancient group, lived here thousands of years ago.

Over time, many different groups of people lived in this area. These included the Phoenicians, Greeks, Turdetani, Romans, Visigoths, and Arabs. Each group left their mark on the land and its history.

Middle Ages

During the time when Arabs ruled this region, a defensive tower was built. This tower might have been part of a system to watch over the area. It also helped protect important travel routes across Los Alcores.

In 1246, King Fernando III of Castile took over the village of Mairena. Then, on November 20, 1342, King Alfonso XI gave the land of Mairena to Pedro Ponce de León. This made Mairena separate from the nearby town of Carmona.

From that time on, the village belonged to the Casa de Arcos family. A castle was built in the 14th century. This castle helped the small town grow and develop. In 1441, King Juan II gave permission for a livestock market to be held here. This market is still a traditional festival today!

Modern Era

During the Renaissance, Mairena del Alcor grew a lot. This was partly because of the discovery of America. Trade across the Atlantic Ocean became very important.

The town started to produce more olive oil and cereals. Farming became very successful. People also became very good at raising and training horses. This was seen as a special skill and an art form.

Population of Mairena del Alcor

The first official count of people in Mairena del Alcor was in 1842. At that time, 3,623 people lived there.

Here's how the population has changed over the years, according to official counts:

See also

In Spanish: Mairena del Alcor para niños