Vejer de la Frontera Facts for Kids

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Vejer de la Frontera

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Nickname(s):

The Olives' Town

Location of Vejer de la Frontera

Municipality

Cádiz

Area

• Total

58 km² (22 sq mi)

• Land

58 km² (22 sq mi)

• Water

0 km² (0 sq mi)

Population

(2018)

• Total

12,739

• Density

219.6/km² (569/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Vejeriegos/ Vejeriegas

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postal code

11150

Official language(s)

Spanish


Spanish Property of Cultural Interest
Type:	Non-movable
Criteria:	Historic ensemble
Designated:	7 June 1976
Reference #:	RI-53-0000206

Vejer de la Frontera is a beautiful hilltop town in Spain. It is located in the province of Cádiz, which is part of the Andalusia region. The town sits on a low hill, offering amazing views of the Straits of Gibraltar.

Vejer is surrounded by green orchards and orange groves. Many of its old houses show a special style from when the Moors lived there. The Moors ruled the town from 711 until 1248. That's when Saint Ferdinand of Castile took control.

The main jobs in Vejer are farming fruits and other crops. They also raise special bulls for traditional events. One of these events is a yearly running of the bulls, which is a cultural tradition in the area.

Population of Vejer
Fun Festivities and Celebrations
Vejer's Sister Cities
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Population of Vejer

Vejer de la Frontera has a population of about 12,700 people. The people who live here are called Vejeriegos or Vejeriegas. The town's population has stayed quite steady over the years.

Historical population
Year	Pop.	±%
1999	12,731	—
2000	12,674	−0.4%
2001	12,729	+0.4%
2002	12,727	−0.0%
2003	12,690	−0.3%
2004	12,685	−0.0%
2005	12,776	+0.7%
Source: INE (Spain)

Fun Festivities and Celebrations

Vejer de la Frontera is known for its lively festivals throughout the year. These events bring the community together with music, parades, and unique traditions.

Holy Week

Holy Week procession in Vejer

Holy Week is a very important and special time in Vejer. It happens in the narrow, winding streets of the town. During this week, different religious groups, called brotherhoods, hold processions. They carry statues through the streets.

The Brotherhood of the Cristo de la Oliva has its procession on Holy Wednesday.
The Brotherhood of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno parades on Holy Thursday.
The Brotherhood of the Soledad has its procession on Holy Friday.

The last two processions are often joined by saetas, which are traditional Spanish songs sung from balconies.

Spring Carnival

The Spring Carnival is a big party in Vejer. It's one of the main celebrations in the town. During the carnival, you can find many casetas (small tents or booths) and fun attractions. People dress up, enjoy music, and have a great time.

Verbena de San Juan

The Verbena de San Juan is a unique festival. During this event, large straw figures are burned. These figures, called Juanillos and Juanillas, are often made to look like famous people from the past year. It's a way to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. The festival also features the fire bull, a traditional display where a bull-shaped frame with fireworks is paraded.

Velada de Nuestra Señora de la Oliva

The Velada de Nuestra Señora de la Oliva is a Romeria. A Romeria is a religious pilgrimage or procession. In this event, the patron saint of the town, Nuestra Señora de la Oliva, is carried to her special sanctuary. It's a day of devotion and community gathering.

Vejer's Sister Cities

Vejer de la Frontera has special connections with other towns around the world. These towns are called "sister cities" and they share cultural ties and friendships.