Agrón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Agrón
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Location in Granada
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 Agrón
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Andalusia | ||
| Province | Granada | ||
| Comarca | Comarca de Alhama | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 27.00 km2 (10.42 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,060 m (3,480 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 288 | ||
| • Density | 10.667/km2 (27.63/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
18132
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| Website | www.agron.es | ||
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Agrón is a small town and municipality in the eastern part of the Alhama region. It is located in the province of Granada, which is part of the Andalusia area in Spain.
Agrón is surrounded by several other towns. These include Ventas de Huelma, Escúzar, Alhendín, Jayena, Arenas del Rey, and Cacín. Other nearby places are Pantano de los Bermejales and Ácula. Agrón is also one of the many towns that make up the bigger Metropolitan Area of Granada.
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Agrón's History
The name "Agrón" comes from the Latin word "Agrum," which means "Field." This name shows that farming has always been very important to the people living here. It has been their main way to earn a living for a long time.
Agrón's history is closely connected to the nearby town of Alhama de Granada. Like Alhama, Agrón has seen many different periods. It was part of the Roman Empire a long time ago. Then, it was under Muslim rule for many centuries. After that, it became Christian again following the Granada war.
Later, in the 1800s, Napoleonic soldiers were present in Agrón during the War of Independence. Today, a very large estate in Agrón, called Fatimbullar, is owned by the Dukes of Wellington.
People of Agrón
In the past, farming became more modern with new machines. This caused a big problem for Agrón. Many people lost their jobs in farming. Because of this, the number of people living in Agrón has been getting smaller since 1960.
Many people moved away to find work. They mainly went to other parts of Spain, like Catalonia, or even to other countries like Germany. According to the National Statistics Institute of Spain, in 2017, about 290 people lived in Agrón.
Getting Around Agrón
The main way to get to and from Agrón is by using the A-338 road. This road is also known as the "Carretera de Alhama." It connects Agrón to other towns and areas nearby.
Agrón is located:
- To the northwest: near Cacín and Ventas de Huelma.
- To the north: near Ventas de Huelma and Escúzar.
- To the northeast: near Escúzar.
- To the west: near Cacín and Arenas del Rey.
- To the east: near Alhendín.
- To the southwest: near Arenas del Rey.
- To the south: near Arenas del Rey and Jayena.
- To the southeast: near Jayena.
Fun and Traditions in Agrón
Agrón has special celebrations called Patronal Feasts. These popular parties happen every year on the weekend just before August 15th. They are held to honor the town's special saint, the Immaculate Conception.
Another fun tradition in Agrón, and in many parts of Granada, is celebrating San Marcos Day. This day is on April 25th. People gather in the afternoon to enjoy a tasty treat called hornazos. These are sweet oil buns with a boiled egg baked inside. They are often eaten with green beans.
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A compass showing directions
See also
In Spanish: Agrón (Granada) para niños
