Jun is a town of just over 4,328 inhabitants, near Granada, which has gained a worldwide reputation and fame due its adoption of 21st century internet technologies in the service of its citizens. Romano Prodi former President of the European Commission declared José Antonio Rodriguez the "Father of electronic–democracy" and his town Jun the birthplace of "Active Tele-democracy". On June 28, 2001, the town held its first fully interactive town hall meeting, which could be seen around the world via the internet.