Coín steps up campaign to urge foreign residents to join local 'padrón'

Despite an increase in Coín's total population of 702 in 2020, the council believes that there are residents, especially among the international community, who are not being counted

Andrea Jiménez

Friday, 30 April 2021, 16:36

Coín town hall is stepping up a campaign to increase its registered population by urging foreign residents to ensure they are on the local census, the 'padrón'. The campaign began last year in collaboration with the British consulate, representing the largest group of foreign nationals in the town.

Despite an increase in Coín's total population of 702 in 2020, the council believes that there are residents, especially among the international community, who are not being counted.

Foreign nationals resident in Spain are required to confirm or update their padrón details every five years (or two years in the case of non-EU nationals without the right to long-term residency). While efforts are made to remind people when confirmation is due, the council advises residents to be aware of the need for this simple procedure to avoid being taken off the register.

Coín mayor, Francisco Santos, stressed the importance of the campaign: if the padrón does not reflect the real population, he said, the town loses out financially. Santos explained that the town receives funds for infrastructure and services from central government according to its population.

He also said that the town hall staff speak English, so British residents can complete their paperwork without problems.

"We want to strengthen the communication channels and to that end we are working with the consulate," said the mayor.

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