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Jódar

Town

Jódar is a city in the province of Jaén, Spain. The 2008 census (INE) counted 12119 inhabitants.

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The region is agricultural, and produces extra virgin olive oil, green and white asparagus, and cotton.

Jódar is the largest European producer of handcrafted esparto grass arts and crafts, mainly parasols for beach use.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Jódar
Province
Jaén
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
11,285
Altitude
651 m
Area (IGN)
147 km²
Postcode
23500
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Practical info

The essentials for getting around Jódar without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 37.8440° N, 3.3525° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
23500
Altitude
651 m
Population (INE 2025)
11,285 inhabitants
Province / region
Jaén · Andalucía
Official website
jodar.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Jódar's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Jódar

4 registered places to stay

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