Mairena del Aljarafe

Mairena del Aljarafe is a municipality in Seville Province located within the Seville metropolitan area. It is a modern residential community with schools, shops, and services spread across several connected neighborhoods.

The area had Roman origins and was later settled by Arab communities who called it Maharana. The name refers to shepherds and their huts, reflecting the area's pastoral past.

The Church of San Ildefonso sits at the heart of community life, and the layout of residential neighborhoods shows how the place has grown from farmland into a suburban town.

The town lies roughly 9 kilometers south of Seville city center and is easily reached by car or public transportation. Most areas are flat and walkable, though it helps to plan your route in advance.

The Arco de la Prusiana is a surviving 18th-century gateway arch from an older estate. This single architectural remnant reminds visitors of the farming heritage that existed before the modern residential area took shape.

Location: Seville Province

Location: Seville metropolitan area

Capital city: Mairena del Aljarafe

Elevation above the sea: 85 m

Part of: notary district of Seville, Mancomunidad de Desarrollo y Fomento del Aljarafe, Mancomunidad de Municipios del Aljarafe, Mancomunidad Guadalquivir, Comarca Metropolitana de Sevilla

Shares border with: Almensilla, Bollullos de la Mitación, Bormujos, Tomares, San Juan de Aznalfarache, Gelves, Palomares del Río

Website: http://mairenadelaljarafe.es

GPS coordinates: 37.34444,-6.06528

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:49