Guadahortuna
Encyclopedia
Guadahortuna is a municipality of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community
of Andalusia
, Spain
.
During Moorish Al-Andalus
the municipality got its name, which means "River of fortune". During this period of time, it served as a border zone where Christian troops would enter Moorish territory in order to harass its inhabitants.
In 1486, after the Christian victory over the Moors, queen Isabella I of Castile
repopulated the municipality with Christians.
In 1492, Guadahortuna became part of the city of Granada
until 1557, when the municipality bought its independence with money from all its inhabitants.
to the east, the municipalities Torre-Cardela
and Píñar
to the south and the municipalities Montejícar
and Iznalloz to the west.
Guadahortuna is located on the Northeast of the province of Granada. Its highest mountain is Torrecilla's Hill with a height of 1.227 metres. It is located in the area known as La Atalaya. Other important mountains are Altos del Navazuelo, Vergara, Arrieros' Hill and Vertientes' Hill.
The municipality is located in Guadahortuna's valley.
Guadahortuna's river has its source in Montejícar. It passes through Montejícar, Guadahortuna, Alamedilla, Alicún de Ortega
, Dehesas de Guadix
and eventually it flows into Guadiana Menor river. From its source to its mouth, it travels 52 km.
Autonomous communities of Spain
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of Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
, Spain
Spain
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.
History
Guadahortuna has been populated since prehistoric times.During Moorish Al-Andalus
Al-Andalus
Al-Andalus was the Arabic name given to a nation and territorial region also commonly referred to as Moorish Iberia. The name describes parts of the Iberian Peninsula and Septimania governed by Muslims , at various times in the period between 711 and 1492, although the territorial boundaries...
the municipality got its name, which means "River of fortune". During this period of time, it served as a border zone where Christian troops would enter Moorish territory in order to harass its inhabitants.
In 1486, after the Christian victory over the Moors, queen Isabella I of Castile
Isabella I of Castile
Isabella I was Queen of Castile and León. She and her husband Ferdinand II of Aragon brought stability to both kingdoms that became the basis for the unification of Spain. Later the two laid the foundations for the political unification of Spain under their grandson, Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor...
repopulated the municipality with Christians.
In 1492, Guadahortuna became part of the city of Granada
Granada
Granada is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of three rivers, the Beiro, the Darro and the Genil. It sits at an elevation of 738 metres above sea...
until 1557, when the municipality bought its independence with money from all its inhabitants.
Geography
Guadahortuna is bounded by the province of Jaén to the north, the municipality AlamedillaAlamedilla
Alamedilla is a city located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census , the city has a population of 811 inhabitants.- External links :* - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía...
to the east, the municipalities Torre-Cardela
Torre-Cardela
Torre-Cardela is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2004 census , the city has a population of 1134 inhabitants....
and Píñar
Píñar
Píñar is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. It is located at 46 km from Granada, and 11 km from Iznalloz, capital of the Comarca of Los Montes Orientales....
to the south and the municipalities Montejícar
Montejícar
Montejícar is a municipality in the province of Granada, Spain. As of 2010, it has a population of 2464 inhabitants.- External links :...
and Iznalloz to the west.
Guadahortuna is located on the Northeast of the province of Granada. Its highest mountain is Torrecilla's Hill with a height of 1.227 metres. It is located in the area known as La Atalaya. Other important mountains are Altos del Navazuelo, Vergara, Arrieros' Hill and Vertientes' Hill.
The municipality is located in Guadahortuna's valley.
Guadahortuna's river has its source in Montejícar. It passes through Montejícar, Guadahortuna, Alamedilla, Alicún de Ortega
Alicún de Ortega
Alicún de Ortega is a city located at the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census , the city has a population of 563 inhabitants....
, Dehesas de Guadix
Dehesas de Guadix
Dehesas de Guadix is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census , the city has a population of 556 inhabitants....
and eventually it flows into Guadiana Menor river. From its source to its mouth, it travels 52 km.