Calanda
Calanda is a town in the province of Teruel, Aragon, Spain. It lies on the southern fringe of the Ebro river basin, at the confluence of the Rivers Guadalope and Guadalopillo. The local economy is based upon agriculture, especially the cultivation of peaches and olives, both of which have Protected Designation of Origin status: Melocotón de Calanda in the case of the peach production and Aceite del Bajo Aragón for the olive oil.
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Calanda is a town in the province of Teruel, Aragon, Spain. It lies on the southern fringe of the Ebro river basin, at the confluence of the Rivers Guadalope and Guadalopillo. The local economy is based upon agriculture, especially the cultivation of peaches and olives, both of which have Protected Designation of Origin status: Melocotón de Calanda in the case of the peach production and Aceite del Bajo Aragón for the olive oil.
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Overview
Overview
Other agricultural products are almonds and other fruits as well as some cereals.
Key facts
Key facts
• Official Name — Calanda • Type — municipality • Population Demonym — Calandino • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Type1 — Autonomous community • Subdivision Name1 — Aragon • Subdivision Type2 — Province • Subdivision Name2 — Teruel • Subdivision Type3 — Comarca • Subdivision Name3 — Bajo Aragón • Leader Title — Mayor • Leader Name — José Ramón Ibáñez Blasco (PSOE de Aragón) (2015–2019) • Area Total Km2 — 112.25 • Population Density Km2 — auto • Time Zone — CET • Utc Offset — +1 • Time Zone Dst — CEST • Utc Offset Dst — +2
Historic structures
Historic structures
• Acueducto de Los Arcos • Ermita del Humilladero (16th century) • Templo del Pilar (17th century) • Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza (17th century) • Convento del Desierto (17th century) • Casa Fortón-Cascajares (18th century) • Casa Buñuel (20th century)
Demographics
Demographics
• Demographic evolution of Calanda between 1716 and 2007 • 2007 — 2004 — 2001 — 1996 — 1991 — 1908 — 1901 — 1824 — 1771 — 1716 • 3897 — 3598 — 3474 — 3596 — 3552 — 4408 — 3876 — 2456 — 2160 — 1258
Geography
Geography
Located in the Lower Aragon region, it is 128 km from the provincial capital. The relief of the municipality is formed by the foothills of the Iberian System, to which belong the Mountain range of Peñas Blancas (669 m) and the Ginebrosa mountain range (835 m), both located to the south and southeast and separated by the Calanda reservoir. To the north it connects with the valley of the Guadalope River, which crosses the territory receiving the waters of the Guadalopillo River. Also noteworthy is the leafy pine forest of the Calanda Desert, located to the northwest of the town. The altitude ranges between 835 m (Sierra de la Ginebrosa) and 380 m on the banks of the Guadalope River. The town is 466 m above sea level.
Climate
Climate
Calanda has a cold semi-arid climate on the Köppen climate classification (BSk) with cool to mild winters and hot summers. Temperatures below 0 C and temperatures above 35 C are common during the winter and the summer, respectively. Precipitation is generally low, being well distributed throughout the year, although there is an increase during spring. The city has higher average annual temperatures due to its lower altitude compared to other areas in the province of Teruel, which have lower temperatures due to their higher altitude.
Sister cities
Sister cities
• France Frouzins, France
Filmography
Filmography
• 1966: Calanda. France. Dir.: Juan Luis Buñuel. Black and White. 21 min.
Gallery
Gallery
• Illustration — Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza. • Illustration — Templo del Pilar. • Illustration — Convento del Desierto. • Illustration — Los Arcos. • Illustration — Arco de San Roque. • Illustration — Glorieta Oliva Gasque. • Illustration — El Humilladero. • Illustration — Pantano de Calanda.
Archaeology: Camino de la Vega de Albalate
Archaeology: Camino de la Vega de Albalate
• Roman villa of Camino de Albalate • Illustration — Camino de Albalate (1): Roman mosaic. • Illustration — Camino de Albalate (2): Roman mosaic, detail. • Illustration — Camino de Albalate (3): Glazed ceramic vessel. • Illustration — Camino de Albalate (4): Landmark memorial.
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