# Begíjar

> municipality of Spain

**Wikidata**: [Q383763](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q383763)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Begíjar)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/beg-jar

## Summary
Begíjar is the capital of Begíjar Municipality in Spain, serving as both a municipality capital and a single entity of population. Located in the province of Jaén, it has a population of 2,896 residents (as of 2024) and is classified as a city with distinct administrative codes in Spain's National Institute of Statistics (INE) system.

## Key Facts
- **Administrative Status:** Capital of Begíjar Municipality, classified as both a single entity of population and a municipality capital.
- **INE Codes:** Single Entity of Population (23014000100), Municipality Capital (23014000101).
- **Population (2024):** 2,911 (single entity of population), 2,896 (municipality capital).
- **Coordinates:** 37.98492°N, -3.53094°W (primary); 37.98511789°N, -3.53465053°W (secondary).
- **Instance Of:** City, single entity of population, municipality capital.
- **GeoNames ID:** 2521192.
- **Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID:** 7346916.
- **Sitelink Count:** 2 (Wikipedia articles in Cebuano and Swedish).
- **Wikipedia Languages:** Cebuano (ceb), Swedish (sv).
- **SNARC ID:** Legazpi.
- **FactGrid Item ID:** Torysa.
- **Country:** Spain.
- **Part of:** Begíjar Municipality, La Loma comarca, Jaén Province, Andalusia, Spain.

## FAQs
**What is Begíjar's administrative function?**
Begíjar serves as the capital of Begíjar Municipality in Spain, functioning as both a municipality capital and a single entity of population with distinct INE codes for each classification.

**What is the population of Begíjar?**
As of 2024, Begíjar has 2,896 residents in the municipality capital area and 2,911 in the broader single entity of population, according to the resident register.

**Where is Begíjar located?**
Begíjar is located in Spain at coordinates 37.98492°N latitude and -3.53094°W longitude.

**How is Begíjar classified in administrative records?**
Begíjar is classified as a city, a single entity of population (INE code 23014000100), and a municipality capital (INE code 23014000101).

## Why It Matters
Begíjar represents a typical mid-sized Spanish municipality capital with dual administrative classifications that reflect Spain's detailed population tracking system. The distinction between "single entity of population" and "municipality capital" with separate INE codes and slightly different population figures demonstrates the granularity of Spanish demographic record-keeping. As a city with Wikipedia presence in multiple languages (Cebuano and Swedish), it has international recognition despite its modest size.

## Notable For
- Dual administrative classification with separate INE codes for different population entities.
- Presence in multiple international geographic databases (GeoNames, Getty Thesaurus, Who's On First).
- Wikipedia articles in two non-Spanish languages (Cebuano and Swedish).
- Distinct population counts for municipality capital (2,896) versus single entity of population (2,911).

## Body

### Administrative Structure and Classification
Begíjar operates as the capital of Begíjar Municipality in Spain. The city holds multiple administrative classifications: it is recognized as a city, a single entity of population, and a municipality capital. These classifications are tracked separately in Spain's National Institute of Statistics (INE) system:
- **Single Entity of Population:** INE code 23014000100.
- **Municipality Capital:** INE code 23014000101.

The entity is located within the Begíjar Municipality, creating a self-referential administrative relationship where the capital shares the name of its parent municipality.

### Demographics
According to 2024 resident register data, Begíjar's population is tracked under two distinct measures:
- **Single Entity of Population:** 2,911 residents.
- **Municipality Capital:** 2,896 residents.

The 15-person difference between these figures reflects the specific boundaries and definitions applied to each administrative classification.

### Geographic Location
Begíjar's coordinates are recorded as:
- **Primary:** 37.98492°N latitude, -3.53094°W longitude.
- **Secondary (more precise):** 37.98511789°N latitude, -3.53465053°W longitude.

### Database Identifiers and External References
Begíjar appears in numerous geographic and knowledge databases:
- **GeoNames ID:** 2521192.
- **Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID:** 7346916.
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -372996.
- **Who's On First ID:** 404336941.
- **SNARC ID:** Legazpi.
- **FactGrid Item ID:** Torysa.

### Multilingual Presence
Begíjar has Wikipedia articles in two languages beyond Spanish:
- Cebuano (ceb).
- Swedish (sv).

The entity has a sitelink count of 2, corresponding to these Wikipedia language editions.

### Historical and Administrative Context
Begíjar is part of the La Loma comarca in the province of Jaén, Andalusia, Spain. The municipality was established in 1842, and the comarca was created on March 27, 2003. The province of Jaén itself was founded in 1833.

### Population Trends
The population of Begíjar has fluctuated over the years, with notable changes including:
- 3,174 residents in 2000.
- 3,075 residents in 2010.
- 2,998 residents in 2015.
- 2,967 residents in 2016.
- 2,947 residents in 2017.
- 2,908 residents in 2018.

### Related Entities
Begíjar is connected to several other entities in Spain's administrative hierarchy:
- **La Loma:** A comarca in the province of Jaén, Andalusia.
- **Jaén Province:** A province in Andalusia, Spain, founded in 1833.
- **Andalusia:** An autonomous community in southern Spain.
- **Spain:** A country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa.

## References

1. Nomenclátor Geográfico de Municipios y Entidades de Población (20240402 edition)
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. [2020](https://andalucia.notariado.org/liferay/c/document_library/get_file?=11510482&folderId=15173850&name=DLFE-1486391.pdf)
4. [Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Andalucía. 2003](http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/boja/boletines/2003/59/d/updf/d1.pdf)
5. OpenStreetMap
6. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/spain/timezones.php)
7. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
8. Municipal Register of Spain 2013
9. Municipal Register of Spain 2012
10. Municipal Register of Spain 2011
11. Municipal Register of Spain 2010
12. Municipal Register of Spain 2009
13. Municipal Register of Spain 2008
14. Municipal Register of Spain 2007
15. Municipal Register of Spain 2006
16. Municipal Register of Spain 2005
17. Municipal Register of Spain 2004
18. Municipal Register of Spain 2002
19. Municipal Register of Spain 2001
20. Municipal Register of Spain 2014
21. Municipal Register of Spain 2015
22. Municipal Register of Spain 2016
23. Municipal Register of Spain 2017
24. Municipal Register of Spain 2018
25. [Cifras oficiales de población resultantes de la revisión del Padrón municipal a 1 de enero. National Statistics Institute](http://www.ine.es/dynt3/inebase/index.htm?padre=525)
26. Municipal Register of Spain 2019
27. Municipal Register of Spain 2020
28. Municipal Register of Spain of 2021
29. Municipal Register of Spain of 2022
30. Municipal Register of Spain of 2023
31. Municipal Register of Spain of 2024
32. Municipal Register of Spain of 2025
33. List of Municipalities and their Codes by Provinces as of January 1, 2019
34. [Source](https://www.ine.es/dynt3/inebase/es/index.htm?padre=517&capsel=525)
35. GeoNames
36. Límites municipales, provinciales y autonómicos