Puente Genil

Puente Genil (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpwente xeˈnil]) is a Spanish city in the province of Córdoba, autonomous community of Andalusia. It is situated about 45 miles (70 km) from the provincial capital, Córdoba. It has a population of around 30,000 people.

Puente Genil
Municipality
Coat of arms
Puente Genil
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 37°23′0″N 4°46′0″W
Country Spain
Autonomous community Andalusia
ProvinceCórdoba
ComarcaCampiña Sur
Judicial districtPuente Genil
 • Alcalde(IU)
Area
 • Total171.05 km2 (66.04 sq mi)
Elevation
217 m (712 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total30,241
 • Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Pontanés/a, pontano/a, pontanense
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
14500
Official language(s)Spanish
WebsiteOfficial website

Etymology

The name of the town comes from the bridge over the river Genil.

Description

The town is an agricultural centre, also known for its Semana Santa celebration, contracted in the local vernacular to "mananta".

  • Aerial view of the town
  • Parish church of La Purificación
  • Mosaic of the Three Graces
  • Religious procession
  • Laguna de Tíscar, a Ramsar site located in the Puente Genil municipality[2]

Transport

Puente Genil is served by Puente Genil-Herrera railway station, around 4 km from the town centre on the AVE high-speed rail line from Madrid to Málaga.

References
  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. Laguna de Tiscar - Ayuntamiento de Puente Genil



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