Espartinas

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.

Espartinas, Spain
City
Flag Coat of arms
Coordinates: 37°23′N 6°07′W
Country	Spain
Province	Seville
Municipality	Espartinas
Area
• Total	23 km2 (8.9 sq mi)
Elevation	132 m (433 ft)
Population  (2024)[1]
• Total	16,482
• Density	720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

It has been twinned with Clackmannanshire, Scotland since 2006.^[2]

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.^[3] 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.

Frontal view of the Monastery of Our Lady of Loreto, Espartinas, Seville

See also

• List of municipalities in Seville