Puente Genil
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| Puente Genil | ||
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Andalusia |
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| Province | Córdoba | |
| Comarca | Campiña Sur | |
| Judicial district | Puente Genil | |
| Government | ||
| • Alcalde | Manuel Baena Cobos (IU) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 171.05 km2 (66.04 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | |
| Population (2009) | ||
| • Total | 30,033 | |
| • Density | 180/km2 (450/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Pontanés | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 14500 | |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | |
| Website | Official website | |
Puente Genil is a town in the Spanish province of Córdoba, situated about 45 miles (70 km) from the city of Córdoba. It has a population of 30,033 (13,922 male, 14,217 female).
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".
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Puente Genil Vista Aerea.jpg
Aerial view of the town
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Parroquia de la Purificacion.jpg
Parish church of La Purificación
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Mosaic of the Three Graces
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Religious procession
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Laguna de tiscar.PNG
Laguna de Tíscar, a Ramsar site located in the Puente Genil municipality[1]
References
External links
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