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Vélez-Rubio

April 10, 2024

Vélez-Rubio (Spanish: [ˈbeleθˈruβjo]) is a municipality in the province of Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.

Vélez-Rubio
Municipality
Church of Ntra. Sra de la Encarnación
Flag
Coat of arms
Vélez-Rubio
Location of Vélez-Rubio within the Province of Almería
Vélez-Rubio
Location of Vélez-Rubio within Andalusia
Vélez-Rubio
Location of Vélez-Rubio within Spain
Coordinates: 37°39′N 2°04′W / 37.650°N 2.067°W / 37.650; -2.067
Country Spain
Community Andalusia
Province Almería
ComarcaLos Vélez
Government
 • MayorMiguel Martínez-Carlón Manchón (PP)
Area
 • Total282 km2 (109 sq mi)
Elevation
847 m (2,779 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total6,630
 • Density24/km2 (61/sq mi)
 (INE)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitevelezrubio.es

History edit

There have been people living the region for 30,000 years. [citation needed] The present location is from the 15th-16th centuries, when Moriscos and Christians came to live in the Fatín area, and expanded the town around the church and the town hall.[citation needed] The greatest development took place during the 18th and 19th centuries, when the straightest and largest streets, and most luxurious buildings were built.[citation needed]

Main sights edit

  • Church of the Virgin of the Incarnation, the most important of the province of Almeria.
  • Ethnographic museum.
  • The convent of the Immaculate Conception.

Holy week edit

  • Venerable Hermandad de Ntro Padre Jesús Nazareno (Venerable brotherhood of our Father Jesus from Nazareth) known as "the slaves". It was founded on the 16th century.
  • Cofradía de la Santa Vera Cruz y Sangre de Cristo (brotherhood of the Jesus' Holy True Cross and Blood) known as "Christ of the Coffin".
  • Tradicional Hermandad de Ntra Sra de los Dolores (Traditional brotherhood of Our Lady of the Sorrows) known as "the coffees". It was founded on the 19th century.
  • Cofradía del Santísimo Cristo del Perdón y de los Afligidos (brotherhood of the Holy Christ of the Pardon and Afflicted), known as "the porcelains".

References edit

  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.

External links edit

  • (in Spanish) Noticias de la Comarca de Los Vélez- Vélez Rubio
  • (in Spanish) Municipality of Vélez-Rubio
  • (in Spanish) - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía
  • (in Spanish) - Diputación Provincial de Almería
  • (in Spanish) Portal of businesses and Information in Vélez-Rubio[permanent dead link] - TODOVELEZ.ES


 

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April 10, 2024
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