Santaella is situated in the Cordoba province, 43 kilometres
southwest from it’s capital city. The greater
Santaella area also includes the hamlets of La Guijarrosa
and La Montiela.
Picture: Santaella castle
(front view)
Picture: Santaella townhall
Population
Santaella counts with a population of approx. 6.000 inhabitants.
The mayority of the population, almost 50%, works in the agriculture.
A third part is employed in service-sector whilst the remaining
17% works in the industry or construction sector.
History
It’s thought that the name of Santaella comes from
the arab word “Ialla” and that the word “Santa”
was added by Fernando III, who conquered the town in 1240.
The town has a rich history and has seen many civilizations.
Rests have been found from the bronce age, Iberians, romans,
Visigoths and of course, the Moors. As a matter of fact, the
town wall is from Moorish origin. Throughout the town, you
will find buildings and monuments that remind us of Santaellas’
past.
