Nájera

Nájera (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈna.xe.ɾa]) is a small town, former bishopric and now Latin Catholic titular see, former capital of the Kingdom of Navarre, located in the "Rioja Alta" region of La Rioja, northern Spain, on the river Najerilla. Nájera is a stopping point on the French Way the most popular path on the Way of St James.

Nájera
Nájera
Location in Spain
Nájera
Nájera (Spain)
Coordinates: 42°25′00″N 2°43′51″W
Country Spain
Autonomous community La Rioja
ComarcaNájera
Government
  MayorJonás Olarte (PSOE)
Area
  Total37.44 km2 (14.46 sq mi)
Elevation
485 m (1,591 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total8,047
  Density210/km2 (560/sq mi)
DemonymNajerinos or Najerenses
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CET)
WebsiteOfficial website
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