Puente Genil
| Puente Genil | ||
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 Puente Genil
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| Coordinates: 37°23′0″N 4°46′0″W / 37.38333°N 4.76667°WCoordinates: 37°23′0″N 4°46′0″W / 37.38333°N 4.76667°W | ||
| 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).
The name of the town comes from the bridge over the river Genil.
The town is an agricultural centre, also known for its Semana Santa celebration, contracted in the local vernacular to "mananta".
Aerial view of the town
Parish church of La Purificación
Mosaic of the Three Graces
Religious procession
Laguna de Tíscar, a Ramsar site located in the Puente Genil municipality
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