Jayena | |
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 Location of Jayena | |
| Coordinates:36°57′N3°49′W / 36.950°N 3.817°W /36.950; -3.817 | |
| Country | Spain |
| Province | Granada |
| Municipality | Jayena |
| Area | |
• Total | 80 km2 (31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 912 m (2,992 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 979 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Jayena is a municipality located in theprovince of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005census (INE), the city has a population of 1237 inhabitants.
The village is just north of theSierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park.
During theAndalusian earthquake of 25 December 1884 more than 58% of the houses were destroyed, and the rest were badly damaged. 10 to 11 deaths were reported, a number that later rose to 17, and 18 were seriously injured. 87 aftershocks were felt from December 25, 1884 to January 16, 1885.[2]
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