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Villanueva de la Reina

Village

Villanueva de la Reina is a town located in the province of Jaén, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the town has a population of 3352 inhabitants.

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It was named after Queen Isabella II of Spain as a reward for the aid it received from the monarch. After independence in 1812, it was called Villanueva del Río, but in 1862 it received its current name in her honor.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Villanueva de la Reina
Province
Jaén
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
2,941
Altitude
220 m
Area (IGN)
209 km²
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Practical info

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

Getting there

Coordinates: 38.0050° N, 3.9195° 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

Altitude
220 m
Population (INE 2025)
2,941 inhabitants
Province / region
Jaén · Andalucía
Official website
vreina.com

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 Villanueva de la Reina'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 Villanueva de la Reina

7 registered places to stay

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