Albesa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Albesa
Municipality
Church of the Assumption, Albesa
Flag Coat of arms
Albesa Location in Catalonia
Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Lleida
Comarca	Noguera
Area
• Total	37.6 km2 (14.5 sq mi)
Elevation	314 m (1,030 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	1,576
• Density	41.91/km2 (108.56/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Albesans
Postal code	25135

Albesa (say "al-BEH-za") is a small town, also called a municipality, in Catalonia, Spain. It's located in an area known as Noguera, which is part of the province of Lleida. About 1,500 people live here.

History of Albesa

Albesa has a long and interesting history. In the year 1003, a big fight known as the battle of Albesa happened here. Later, in 1098, Christian forces took control of the ancient castle in Albesa. You can still see parts of this old castle today!

What People Do in Albesa

The main way people make a living in Albesa is through farming. They grow lots of different crops like fruits, potatoes, and tomatoes. Farmers use a special water channel called an acequia to bring water to their fields. This helps their crops grow well.

Places to Explore

If you visit Albesa, there are some cool places to see:

• St. Mary's Church: This church was built in the 1700s. Inside, you can find a beautiful old retablo, which is a decorated screen or frame behind the altar, from the 1300s.
• Ancient Castle: You can explore the remains of the old castle that was important in Albesa's history.
• Roman Villas: There are also traces of old Roman homes, called villas, showing that people lived here a very long time ago!

Famous People from Albesa

Some notable people were born in Albesa:

• Fred Albesa: He became a Commander in the United States Navy.
• Ignasi Segarra i Banyeres: He was a priest.
• Fermí Palau i Casellas: He was a teacher, a politician, and a poet who wrote poems.

See also

In Spanish: Albesa para niños