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
 • Total
8 km2 (3.1 sq mi)
Elevation
300 m (980 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)[1]
 • Total
940
 • Density120/km2 (300/sq mi)
DemonymIznateños
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
29792
WebsiteOfficial website

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.

The origin of the word Iznate can be traced to the Arab root "hisnat", which means "castle". Therefore, Hins Aute means the Castle of Aute.

Main sights

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

See also

References

  1. ^ National Statistics Institute (13 December 2025). "Municipal Register of Spain of 2025".