Alcalá de Ebro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alcalá de Ebro, Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Aragon |
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| Province | Zaragoza | ||
| Municipality | Alcalá de Ebro | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 9.90 km2 (3.82 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 251 | ||
| • Density | 25.35/km2 (65.67/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Alcalá de Ebro is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Spain. It is found in the province of Zaragoza, which is part of the Aragon region. In 2018, about 251 people lived in Alcalá de Ebro.
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A Special Connection to Literature
Alcalá de Ebro has a cool connection to a famous book! A writer named Jan Morris suggested that Alcalá de Ebro might be the real-life place for a fictional island.
Isla Barataria in Don Quixote
This fictional island is called Isla Barataria. It appears in the classic Spanish novel Don Quixote. In the story, the character Sancho Panza gets to rule this island for a short time. It's fun to imagine that this small Spanish town could be the setting for such a well-known tale!
Geography and Location
Alcalá de Ebro is located in a part of Spain known for its beautiful landscapes. It sits near the Ebro River, which is one of the longest rivers in Spain.
Where is Alcalá de Ebro?
The town is in the northeastern part of Spain. It's about 223 meters (or 732 feet) above sea level. This means it's not very high up in the mountains. Its location makes it part of the rich history and culture of the Aragon region.
See also
In Spanish: Alcalá de Ebro para niños
