Iznate is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is located in the comarca of La Axarquía. The municipality is situated approximately 12 kilometers from Vélez-Málaga and 45 km from the provincial capital Málaga. The Iznate river passes through Iznate.

Iznate
View of the town
View of the town
Coat of arms of Iznate
Iznate is located in Spain
Iznate
Iznate
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 36°46′N 4°41′W / 36.767°N 4.683°W / 36.767; -4.683
Sovereign state Spain
Autonomous community Andalusia
Province Málaga
ComarcaAxarquía
Government
 • MayorGregorio A. Campos Marfil (PSOE)
Area
 • Total8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
300 m (1,000 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total863
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
DemonymIznateños
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
29792
WebsiteOfficial website

The name derives from the medieval Berber Iznatten tribes.

Main sights

edit
  • Church of St. Gregory (late 16th century)
  • Spring of les Tres Deseos, dating to Moorish times
  • Spring of Moguera, also of Moorish origin

References

edit
  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.