La Carolina, Municipality in Sierra Morena mountains, Jaén Province, Spain
The town features a grid layout with wide avenues and planned public spaces situated at an elevation of 595 meters in southern Spain.
King Charles III established La Carolina in 1767 as the capital of Nuevas Poblaciones, bringing Catholic settlers from Belgium, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Families in La Carolina maintain their European heritage through Germanic surnames like Eisman and Minch, reflecting the initial settlement patterns from the 18th century.
The central location of La Carolina provides access to natural parks, historical landmarks, and transportation connections throughout the Jaén Province region.
Each initial settler family received specific livestock allocations: five chickens, five goats, five sheep, two cows, and one sow for agricultural development.
Location: Jaén Province
Elevation above the sea: 595 m
Website: http://www.lacarolina.es
Part of: distrito notarial de La Carolina, Sierra Morena
Shares border with: Baños de la Encina, Viso del Marqués, Santa Elena, Vilches, Carboneros
Website: http://lacarolina.es
GPS coordinates: 38.27425,-3.61527
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
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