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Alagón
municipality
Alagon - fuente.jpg
Flag of Alagón
Flag
Coat of arms of Alagón
Coat of arms
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Aragon
Province Zaragoza
Comarca Ribera Alta del Ebro
Area
 • Total 24.22 km2 (9.35 sq mi)
Elevation
235 m (771 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 7,094
 • Density 292.90/km2 (758.60/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Alagón is a municipality located in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. According to the 2009 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 7195 inhabitants.

Historically, there was once a Jewish community living in Alagón, dating to the time period of Muslim rule. However, in 1492, with the expulsion of the Jews, the community was decimated.

Notable people

  • Jesús Angoy, (born 22 May 1966) is a Spanish retired association football goalkeeper, who also played as a placekicker in American football.

See also

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