Coria del Río

Coria del Río is a municipality straddling the Guadalquivir River in Seville Province, with its main settlement on the right bank and La Cornisa del Aljarafe forming its backdrop. The town spreads across flat terrain along the river and offers views of the surrounding landscape.

Archaeological sites at Cerro de San Juan reveal continuous settlement dating back around 3000 BC, with evidence from Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Bronze Age periods. These layered remains document a long history of habitation at this location.

The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Estrella shapes the town center with its Mudéjar-Gothic style and visible restoration work from different periods. The building reflects the craftsmanship traditions that locals have maintained across generations.

The municipality connects to Seville via the E-803 highway, which is the quickest route for visitors. Regular bus services operate between the two places and provide an alternative for those who prefer not to drive.

Around 650 residents bear the surname Japón, inherited from Japanese delegates who settled here during a diplomatic mission in 1613. This unusual family name serves as a visible reminder of this distant historical link.

Location: Seville Province

Location: Seville metropolitan area

Capital city: Coria del Río

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Part of: notary district of Seville, Mancomunidad de Desarrollo y Fomento del Aljarafe, Mancomunidad de Municipios del Aljarafe, Mancomunitat Intermunicipal de Coria del Río, Gelves, La Puebla del Río y San Juan de Aznalfarache, Comarca Metropolitana de Sevilla

Shares border with: Almensilla, La Puebla del Río, Palomares del Río, Dos Hermanas

Website: http://ayto-coriadelrio.es

GPS coordinates: 37.28500,-6.05167

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:56