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Cadiz

Cádiz
Municipality
Cádiz
Cádiz
Flag of Cádiz
Flag
Coat of arms of Cádiz
Coat of arms
Municipal location in the Province of Cádiz
Municipal location in the Province of Cádiz
Cádiz is located in Andalusia
Cádiz
Cádiz
Location in Andalusia
Coordinates: 36°32′N 6°17′W / 36.533°N 6.283°W / 36.533; -6.283Coordinates: 36°32′N 6°17′W / 36.533°N 6.283°W / 36.533; -6.283
Country Spain
Region Andalusia
Province Cádiz
County Bay of Cádiz
Judicial district Cádiz
Commonwealth Municipios de la Bahía de Cádiz
Founded Phoenicians; 1104 BC
Government
 • Type Mayor-council
 • Body Ayuntamiento de Cádiz
 • Mayor José María González (Por Cádiz Sí Se Puede)
Area
 • Total 12.10 km2 (4.67 sq mi)
Elevation 11 m (36 ft)
Population (2012)
 • Total 123,948
 • Density 10,000/km2 (27,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Gaditano (m), Gaditana (f)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 11071
Dialing code (+34) 956
Patron Saints Saint Servando & Saint Germán
Our Lady of the Rosary
Website http://www.cadiz.es

Cádiz (/kəˈdɪz/, Spanish: [ˈkaðiθ]; see other pronunciations below) is a city and port in southwestern Spain. It is the capital of the province of Cádiz, one of eight which make up the autonomous community of Andalusia.

Cádiz, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Spain and one of the oldest in western Europe, was founded by the Phoenicians. Cádiz is sometimes counted as the most ancient city still standing in Western Europe. and has been a principal home port of the Spanish Navy since the accession of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century. The city is a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network. It is also the site of the University of Cádiz.

Situated on a narrow slice of land surrounded by the sea‚ Cádiz is, in most respects, a typically Andalusian city with a wealth of attractive vistas and well-preserved historical landmarks. The older part of Cádiz within the remnants of the city walls is commonly referred to as the Old Town (Spanish: Casco Antiguo). It is characterized by the antiquity of its various quarters (barrios), among them El Pópulo, La Viña, and Santa María, which present a marked contrast to the newer areas of town. While the Old City's street plan consists of narrow winding alleys connecting large plazas, newer areas of Cádiz typically have wide avenues and more modern buildings. In addition, the city is dotted with numerous parks where exotic plants flourish, including giant trees supposedly brought to Spain by Columbus from the New World.


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