AYUNTAMIENTO ALCALA LA REAL

What AYUNTAMIENTO ALCALA LA REAL does

Ayuntamiento de Alcalá la Real is the municipal government of the historic town of Alcalá la Real in Jaén province, Andalucía, Spain, serving approximately 21,000+ residents across the urban center and surrounding aldeas (villages). The entity functions as a public administrative body responsible for local governance, urban planning, public service delivery, social welfare, taxation (IBI, IAE, IVTM), and infrastructure, operating with 112 employees and an annual budget of approximately €33-36 million. Its core digital infrastructure comprises an electronic headquarters (Sede Electrónica), transparency portal, public procurement profile (Perfil del Contratante), employee portal, and municipal webmail — standard e-government platforms supporting administrative procedures and citizen services.

The municipality's revenue model combines local taxation, regulated service fees (Adalsa water, cultural venues including Fortaleza de la Mota and Teatro Martínez Montañés priced at €5 per session), and significant non-dilutive funding from EU programs (FEDER 2021-2027, Plans EDIL €10.5M, PFEA €1.1M with 626 employment contracts) and national government transfers. Operating subsidiaries include Adalsa (municipal water), Fortaleza de la Mota (heritage tourism), Museo de Alcalá la Real, and Industria Alcalá la Real. Strategic priorities span social investment (€427+ per capita, ranking 2nd in Spain), industrial ecosystem development (plastics sector cluster with 26 companies supported via trade missions), cultural heritage promotion (Carlos V centenary, Etnosur festival in its 29th edition), and rural-urban balance across aldeas.

Recent milestones position the municipality as a leading mid-sized Andalusian government: zero municipal debt achieved for the first time in history (2025), best Plans EDIL score in Jaén province, PAI approval unlocking up to €15M in additional EU funding (2026-2029), and high-prestige partnerships with Universidad de Granada, Patronato de la Alhambra, and Museo Arqueológico Nacional. The current mayor is Marino Aguilera, leading a council with specialized areas covering heritage, industry, social services, tourism, equality, sports, agriculture, and human resources.

Name

AYUNTAMIENTO ALCALA LA REAL

Legal name

Ayuntamiento de Alcalá la Real

Website

https://alcalalareal.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ayuntamiento de Alcalá la Real is the municipal government of Alcalá la Real in Jaén, Andalucía, Spain, providing public services, taxation, social welfare, and infrastructure to residents across the town and surrounding aldeas, funded by local taxes, service fees, and EU/national grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Smart Cities & Urban Innovation Programs (Digital Planning, Civic Tech for Cities) (BPAIANAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Local public administration
• Urban planning
• Social welfare services
• Cultural tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Alcalá la Real

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Taxation and local fees: The municipality collects local taxes including property tax (IBI), business tax (IAE), vehicle tax (IVTM), and various municipal fees for services and permits.
2. European and national subsidies: Funding from European Union (FEDER 2021-2027) and national government programs including Plans EDIL (10.5 million euros), PFEA (1.1 million euros), and Plan Edil.
3. Service fees and municipal charges: Fees for municipal services including water (Adalsa), cultural venues, sports facilities, and administrative procedures.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ayuntamiento de Alcalá la Real is the municipal government body administering local public services for the town of Alcalá la Real (Jaén, Andalucía, Spain). It delivers administrative, urban planning, social welfare, cultural, tourism, sports, and economic development services through physical offices, electronic headquarters (Sede Electrónica), and municipal public enterprises including the Adalsa water utility, the Fortaleza de La Mota heritage site, and the Museo de Alcalá la Real. It is funded by local taxes, service fees, and European/national subsidies, with a 2026 budget exceeding €33 million and zero municipal debt.

Product overview

AYUNTAMIENTO ALCALA LA REAL operates a municipal government website serving as a digital gateway to local government services. The primary digital offerings include the Electronic Headquarters (Sede Electrónica) for administrative procedures, the Transparency Portal, Public Procurement Profile (Perfil del Contratante), Employee Portal, and municipal email services. These digital services are complemented by physical offices and traditional administrative channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sede Electrónica (Electronic Headquarters) Online platform (alcalalareal.sedelectronica.es) providing digital access to administrative procedures, electronic signatures, public information, complaint channel, and electronic government services for citizens and businesses in Alcalá la Real.
• Portal de Transparencia (Transparency Portal) Public web platform (transparencia.alcalalareal.es) providing citizen access to government information, municipal contracts, decision-making processes, and accountability disclosures.
• Perfil del Contratante (Public Procurement Profile) Public procurement profile providing access to contract announcements and tendering procedures for businesses bidding on municipal contracts.
• Adalsa (Aguas de Alcalá la Real) - municipal water service Municipal public enterprise (adalsa.es) providing regulated water supply services to residents and businesses within the Alcalá la Real municipality.
• Fortaleza de La Mota - heritage tourism site Municipal heritage fortress and museum (fortalezadelamota.com) offering ticketed tourism access (€5/person planetarium sessions included), cultural visits, and historical interpretation of the Carlos V legacy. Includes a planetarium (25 plazas, 45-minute sessions) and family workshops (€5/family, max 3 persons, limited to 10 families).
• Museo de Alcalá la Real Municipal museum (museoalcalalareal.com) displaying heritage artifacts including the Hercules statue (reproduction via Museo Arqueológico Nacional collaboration) and Herculea Magna exhibition.
• Industria Alcalá la Real Municipal public enterprise (industria.alcalalareal.es) supporting local industry development, including coordinated trade missions (K Fair Düsseldorf, Techtextil Frankfurt, Hispatech Barcelona) for the local plastics sector and partnerships with Centro Tecnológico del Plástico (Andaltec).
• Etnosur festival Annual cultural festival (29th edition in 2026) with 80+ activities promoting ethnic and world music, cultural exchange, and tourism for Alcalá la Real.
• Teatro Martínez Montañés Main municipal theater venue hosting cultural performances and community events in Alcalá la Real.
• Biblioteca Pública Municipal 'Carmen Juan Lovera' Municipal public library providing reading promotion, literacy programs, and community learning spaces.
• Parque de Bomberos (Fire Station) Municipal fire station serving Alcalá la Real and the surrounding area, with international cooperation via Bomberos Unidos Sin Fronteras (BUSF).
• Cielo de Frontera astronomy program and Los Llanos peri-urban park Solar and astronomical park with Planetarium sessions (€5/person, 25 plazas, 45 minutes) at Los Llanos peri-urban park supporting astrotourism and scientific outreach.
• Impúlsate socio-educational program Centro Social Polivalente 'La Tejuela' based program for 15 secundaria students, providing socio-educational activities supporting youth development.

Quantifiable outcome

• €10,543,151 EU funding secured for urban transformation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Universidad de Granada (UGR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2026Collaboration in Carlos V V Centenary celebrations. Alcalá la Real participating in UGR program for commemoration activities. The municipality will host the traveling exhibition '1526. Carlos de Habsburgo e Isabel de Portugal en Granada' as part of the program.
• Diputación de GranadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2026Co-development partner for Carlos V heritage activities. Provides support for exhibition '1526. Carlos de Habsburgo e Isabel de Portugal en Granada' which will travel to Alcalá la Real, Pinos Puente, Santa Fe, and Albolote.
• Patronato de la Alhambra y GeneralifecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Heritage collaboration celebrating Carlos V wine legacy. Joint presentation of 'Los vinos que Carlos V bebía' activity in Palacio de Carlos V. Reinforces historic connection dating to conquest of Granada and 1526 Wine Privilege.
• Centro Tecnológico del Plástico (Andaltec)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025Technical partner supporting international trade missions for plastics industry. Provides technological expertise and backing for K Fair Düsseldorf participation and local industry development.
• 26 local companies (plastics sector)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025Companies participating in organized trade missions including K Fair Düsseldorf. Sectors include packaging, agricultural mesh, graphic arts, and auxiliary industry. Supported with logistics, reduced costs, and group coordination.
• DeAlcalá (Local Commerce Association)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025Annual partnership renewed for supporting local commerce. Municipality and association collaborate on promoting local commerce and businesses in Alcalá la Real.
• Museo Arqueológico NacionalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2025Collaboration for Herculea Magna exhibition. Museum authorized exhibition of original Hercules statue and allowed scanning/reproduction for permanent display in local museum. Joint exhibition with Junta de Andalucía and Provincial Council.
• Junta de AndalucíacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2025Government partner for Herculea Magna exhibition and various cultural events. Joint collaboration on heritage preservation and cultural programming including Instituto de Estudios Gienenses.
• Bomberos Unidos Sin Fronteras (BUSF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025NGO partner for international firefighting cooperation. Municipality contributes €4,000 annually for international emergency projects. Local firefighter Enrique La Rosa participates as instructor. Supports training in Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala.
• Caminos de PasiónminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Tourism route partnership including 11 municipalities in Andalucía. Alcalá la Real participates in religious/heritage tourism promotion at international fairs (Expovacaciones Bilbao) and familiarization trips.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ayuntamiento de Andújar: Jaén province municipality of similar scale (~37,000 inhabitants) with a comparable industrial-tourism mix (Sierra Morena natural area, ceramics industry) and the same FEDER funding and Andalucían regional policy environment.
• Ayuntamiento de Lucena: Córdoba province municipality of slightly larger scale (~42,000 inhabitants) but very similar Andalusian inland industrial-heritage profile, with comparable digitally enabled municipal services and EU-funded investment programs.
• Ayuntamiento de Antequera: Mid-sized Andalusian heritage municipality (~41,000 inhabitants) in Málaga province with a similar cultural-heritage-and-tourism value proposition, federal funding capture, and industrial diversification support role.
• Ayuntamiento de Loja: Andalusian inland heritage town in Granada province (~21,000 inhabitants) of similar size, geography, and historical urban core, facing parallel rural depopulation and EU-funded transformation challenges.
• Ayuntamiento de Baena: Córdoba province municipality of similar scale (~20,000 inhabitants) with a comparable Andalusian heritage-rural-economy mix and access to the same FEDER/EDIL funding dynamics.
• Ayuntamiento de Úbeda: Renowned heritage city in Jaén province of comparable 20,000–50,000 inhabitant scale, sharing the same provincial FEDER funding dynamics, UNESCO-connected cultural-asset mandate, and rural-urban service-delivery profile.
• Ayuntamiento de Priego de Córdoba: Andalusian heritage municipality of similar demographic scale (~22,000 inhabitants) with comparable Baroque monumental heritage and inland rural municipality profile — another mid-sized Andalusian town hall managing cultural heritage, EU funding capture, and dispersed aldea service delivery.
• Ayuntamiento de Martos: Neighbouring Jaén municipality of comparable size (~24,000 inhabitants) facing the same Jaén provincial socio-economic conditions, EDIL-style EU funding opportunities, and rural inland service-delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Alcala_la_Real
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCatUM9BOyURDD90-9AzalEw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ayuntamientodealcalalareal
• Instagraminstagram.com/ayuntamientoalcalalareal/?hl=es
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ayuntamiento-alcala-la-real

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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