Bunyola
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| Basic data | |||
| Autonomous Community : | Balearic Islands | ||
| Island: | Mallorca | ||
| Comarca : | Serra de Tramuntana | ||
| Coordinates | 39 ° 42 ′ N , 2 ° 42 ′ E | ||
| Height : | 240 msnm | ||
| Area : | 84.63 km² | ||
| Residents : | 6,809 (Jan 1, 2019) | ||
| Population density : | 80.46 inhabitants / km² | ||
| Postal code : | 07110 | ||
| Municipality number ( INE ): | 07010 | ||
| Nearest airport : | Palma ( Son Sant Joan / Palma de Mallorca , 17 km ) | ||
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| Official language : | Catalan , Castilian | ||
| Mayor : | Andreu Bujosa ( EOB ) | ||
| Address of the municipal administration: | Sa Plaça, 4 07110 Bunyola |
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| Website : | www.bunyola.cat | ||
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Bunyola ( Castilian Buñola ) is a small town in the northwest of the Spanish Balearic Islands -Insel Mallorca .
statistics
The municipality of Bunyola has an area of 84.63 km² and 6809 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2019). This corresponds to a population density of 80 people per km². In 2006 the proportion of foreigners was 8.5% (472), the proportion of German residents 1.8% (103 people). In 1991, 82.56% of the population were Mallorcan, 12.89% came from other Spanish provinces and only 3.55% were foreigners. In the 18th century there were 1521 people in the community. From this point on, the population grew slowly at first, but has increased steeply since the 1970s.
Over ten mountains, Sa Rateta being the highest with 1118 meters and the Puig de s'Estremera the lowest with 277 meters, border the municipality.
geography
location
On the main road MA-11 from Palma in the direction of Sóller at kilometer 14 on the right is the extensive municipality of Bunyola, which has a large amount of natural and cultural assets. The district can be divided into two very different sectors: the northern mountainous part and the southern part, which extends to the flatlands of Palma with its numerous olive groves. The northern part includes part of the Serra de Tramuntana , a barrier 1000 meters high, which is only interrupted by the Coll de Sóller at 496 meters. The mountain peaks of this mountain range have no vegetation, while the slopes have a high population of holm oaks , which in some places mixes with pines.
The place can be easily reached for day trips by train from Palma.
Places of the community
The following places belong to the municipality of Bunyola:
- Baix des Puig (14/14 inhabitants)
- Bunyola (2327/4045 inhabitants)
- Sa Coma (518 inhabitants)
- Sa Fonts Seca (87 inhabitants)
- Orient (19/19 inhabitants)
- Palmanyola (1832/1832 inhabitants)
The population figures in brackets are from January 1, 2008. The first number indicates the residents of the built-up areas, the second number the residents of the towns, including the “scattered” population outside the actual settlements. (Source: INE )
climate
In Bunyola, rainfall is recorded throughout the year. The driest month is July with an average of 9.3 l / m². The highest amount of precipitation is recorded in December with 95.5 l / m². The highest amount of precipitation was registered on April 17, 1942, when 270 l / m² fell.
history
The origin of the name Bunyola is not clear. Some researchers believe that the name comes from the Latin uineola , which means small winery, and that the Arabs later changed the name to buniola . Another theory is that the name comes directly from the Arabic bunyân .
The cultural and historical property is considerable in this municipality. At the foot of the mountain range there are a large number of well-known mansions, such as S'Alqueria , Biniforani , Sa Font Seca etc. and of course the two most famous buildings with gardens: Alfàbia and Raixa .
In Na Franquesa and Al Teix, buildings that are of lower cultural value, but still very interesting , can be seen: structures that can be used to catch snow. In the Puig des Teix there is also the former manor house Caça del Rei Sanç , which popular poetry ascribes to King Jaume I.
| year | 1842 | 1877 | 1887 | 1900 | 1910 | 1920 | 1930 | 1940 | 1950 | 1960 | 1970 | 1981 | 1991 | 2001 | 2011 |
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| Residents | 1.928 | 2,178 | 2,241 | 2,349 | 2,407 | 2,486 | 2,594 | 2,599 | 2,479 | 2,485 | 2,622 | 3.132 | 4.036 | 5,029 | 6.232 |
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Culture and sights
Jardins d'Alfàbia : On the right-hand side of the main road to Sóller, around 3.5 kilometers north of Bunyola and just before the entrance to the tunnel, perhaps the most beautiful gardens in Mallorca await a visit. They belong to the former estate of an obviously instinctive Moor: called Ben Abet , the foresighted vizier had supported the Christian King Jaume I in the reconquest of Mallorca from his fellow believers and was rewarded with the generous property. Moorish horticulture transformed the water-rich area into a real jungle of all kinds of trees, exotic plants and flowering shrubs with cleverly laid out canals. In the associated manor house, which mostly dates from the 14th and 15th centuries, antiques and antique furniture can be seen. The ceiling in the gateway, made in the Moorish-Christian Mudejar style , bears an inscription that praises Allah. At the entrance to the village, coming from the road from Sóller, there is the small train station, from which a trip to Sóller or Port de Sóller through the mountains is recommended.
societies
Cultural associations:
- Polyphonic choir from Bunyola
- Dance school
- Bunyola theater group
- Scout Club Nuredduna
Sports clubs:
- SDJ Bunyola football
- Bunyola volleyball club
- "Es Pedal" cycling club
Festivals
- Mare de Déu de les Neus, usually on the weekend (Sat / Sun) closest to August 5th. Festival in honor of the former local saint, who was replaced by Sant Mateu in the 19th century .
- Sant Mateu: several days around September 21st. Quite popular festival, local dances, theater and music.
market
Weekly market: Saturdays, on the main square.
Economy and Infrastructure
education
Part of the population (18th century) had no schooling (42 inhabitants), most of the inhabitants had a primary school certificate (1,034 inhabitants) or secondary school leaving certificate (843 people), and only a few had a university degree (146 people).
sons and daughters of the town
- Antonio Colom (* 1978), Spanish cyclist
Individual evidence
- ↑ Cifras oficiales de población resultantes de la revisión del Padrón municipal a 1 de enero . Population statistics from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (population update).
- ^ Thomas Schröder: Mallorca . M. Müller, 2008. pp. 142-143
Web links
- Municipal administration website (Catalan)