# First female mayors appointed in Spanish municipalities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/first-female-mayors-appointed-in-spanish-municipalities
> Updated: 2026-08-18T11:59:48.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In July 2026, Julia Ibáñez was sworn in as the first female mayor of El Ejido, Spain, after securing an absolute majority in an extraordinary plenary session. She succeeded Francisco Góngora, who moved to a regional government role.

In August 2026, Graciela Diéguez of the BNG became the first female mayor of Viana do Bolo in Galicia. Her appointment followed a political agreement between the BNG and the PSdeG, succeeding Germán García-Ávila.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Graciela Diéguez becomes first female mayor of Viana do Bolo

Graciela Diéguez has made history as the first female mayor of Viana do Bolo, Spain, following a political agreement between the BNG and PSdeG.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/graciela-diguez-becomes-first-female-mayor-of-viana-do-bolo

### 2026-07-31: Julia Ibáñez Becomes First Female Mayor of El Ejido

Julia Ibáñez was sworn in as El Ejido’s first female mayor, winning an absolute majority after former mayor Francisco Góngora became a government delegate, amid opposition criticism and new public‑project plans

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/julia-ibez-becomes-first-female-mayor-of-el-ejido

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