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La Guardia de Jaén

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About La Guardia de Jaén

La Guardia de Jaén is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Pegalajar, 9km from Jaén Cathedral.

La Guardia de Jaén is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 4,061, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, La Guardia de Jaén sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add La Guardia de Jaén to your route.

About La Guardia de Jaén

La Guardia de Jaén or Guardia de Jaén, La (official name), and the old Mentesa Bastia at Iberic and Roman era, is a small city located in the province of Jaén (Spain) at western end of Sierra Mágina, on the Cerro de San Marcos, near the promontory of Cerro de San Cristóbal, from where it dominates the valley of the

Read more river Guadalbullón. With a population of 4061 inhabitants -according to January 2009 census (INE)-, is situated 635 m (2,083.33 ft) over sea level, with an area of 38.43 km2 (14.84 sq mi). Located some 10 km (6.2 mi) from Jaén, being the closest town, better communication with the capital thanks to the three tracks that bind: Jontoya highway bridge, road N-323 and Bailén-Motril motorway (A44/E-902).

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Where is La Guardia de Jaén located?

La Guardia de Jaén is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.7430 latitude, -3.6931 longitude.

What is the population of La Guardia de Jaén?

La Guardia de Jaén has a population of approximately 4,061 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
4,061
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.7430, -3.6931

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from La Guardia de Jaén

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Jaén Cathedral

A monumental Renaissance cathedral dominating the olive-oil capital, a model for many churches in Latin America.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Úbeda Renaissance Quarter

A UNESCO ensemble of golden Renaissance palaces and chapels amid an endless sea of Andalusian olive groves.

41 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near La Guardia de Jaén

  • 72 kmDespeñaperros GorgeThe dramatic granite defile that has carried every road from Madrid into Andalusia for centuries; the A-4 now sweeps through this natural-park gorge of jagged rock walls.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near La Guardia de Jaén.

Pegalajar

🇪🇸 Spain

4 km awayPop. 3,095

Mancha Real

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 10,972

Jaén

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 113,457

Los Villares

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km awayPop. 5,289

Cambil

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 3,061

Torres

🇪🇸 Spain

17 km awayPop. 1,749

Torre del Campo

🇪🇸 Spain

18 km awayPop. 14,627

Jamilena

🇪🇸 Spain

19 km awayPop. 3,384

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