Aceituna facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aceituna
Municipality and town
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Spain
Province	Vegas del Alagón
Autonomous Community	Extremadura
Provinces of Spain	Cáceres
Region	Vegas del Alagón
Commonwealth	Valle del Alagón
Established	13th century
Area
• Land	40.08 km2 (15.47 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	607
• Density	15.5/km2 (40/sq mi)
Postcode	10666
Area code(s)	927-431
Website	http://www.aceituna.es/

Location of Aceituna in Spain

Aceituna is a small town and municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Cáceres. This area is part of the autonomous community of Extremadura. The town covers about 40 square kilometers and has around 600 people living there.

History of Aceituna

Aceituna was first settled a long time ago, in the 13th century. It started as a small village. Back then, it was part of a larger area called the Galisteo Lordship.

Later, in 1837, Aceituna became its own independent town, or municipality. This happened at the same time as other villages in the lordship also gained their independence. In 1842, a count showed that Aceituna had 110 homes and 603 people.

Tasty Food in Aceituna

The food in Aceituna is made using fresh ingredients from the local area. During the time when pigs are prepared, people make special sausages called kiko sausages and liendrillas.

In the summer, two popular dishes are gazpacho (a cold soup) and zorongollo (a salad). For weddings and other big parties, sweet treats are often served. These include honey and sugar donuts, fried bagels, honey flowers, and buns. On a special pilgrimage day, people share roses dipped in sugar.

Fun Local Celebrations

Aceituna celebrates several fun events throughout the year. Here are some of the main ones:

• Feast of San Sebastián: This celebration happens from January 20th to 22nd.
• Carnivals: These lively events are full of costumes and fun.
• Semana Santa (Holy Week): This is a very important religious week.
• Pilgrimage: Seven days after Easter Sunday, people go on a special journey.
• San Antonio: This feast is celebrated on June 13th.
• Feast of Santa Marina: This takes place on July 18th.
• Offertory: This special day is held on the first Sunday after September 8th.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Aceituna has changed over the years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and changed:

Rivers and Lakes

All the water from Aceituna flows into the Alagón River. This river also forms the border between Aceituna and another town called Valdeobispo.

Some important streams that flow through Aceituna are the Aceituna Streams, the Higaleja Stream, and the Ribera del Bronco Stream.

There are also two main reservoirs (places where water is stored). The San Marcos dam is on the Aceituna stream, in the southern part of the town. The Valdeobispo reservoir is on the border with Valdeobispo.

You can also find several natural lakes in the area. These include Lake Maruguero, Laguna Nueva, Manzano Lagoon, Chavarcón Lagoon, Chica Lagoon, and Tejares Lagoon.

See also

In Spanish: Aceituna (Cáceres) para niños