Alcanadre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alcanadre
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A park beside a church, Alcanadre
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 Alcanadre
Location in La Rioja, Spain
Alcanadre
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  La Rioja |
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| Comarca | Logroño | |
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| • Total | 31 km2 (12 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 346 m (1,135 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 644 | |
| • Density | 20.8/km2 (53.8/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CET) | |
| Postal code |
26509
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Alcanadre is a small town and a "municipality" (like a local government area) in the La Rioja province. This area is in northern Spain. The town is located right next to the Ebro River. It sits between the cities of Logroño and Calahorra.
Alcanadre has a mild, sunny climate, similar to what you might find around the Mediterranean Sea. The main things grown here are grapes for wine, olives for olive oil, almonds, and different types of grain. The town is also home to some interesting historical places. These include the shrine of Saint Aradón, parts of a Roman aqueduct built way back in the 1st century, and the beautiful church of Santa María de la Asunción.
Exploring Alcanadre
Alcanadre is a charming place with a rich history. It offers a glimpse into both ancient Roman times and later religious traditions.
Life and Landscape
Alcanadre is quite small, with about 644 people living there as of 2018. The town covers an area of 31 square kilometers. Its location by the Ebro River makes the land fertile. This is why farming is so important to the people who live here.
Historical Treasures
Alcanadre is home to some amazing historical sites:
- Roman Aqueduct: You can find ruins of an ancient Roman aqueduct here. An aqueduct was like a huge bridge or channel built by the Romans to carry water from one place to another. This one dates back to the 1st century, showing how advanced Roman engineering was!
- Church of Santa María de la Asunción: This church is a central part of the town. It's a beautiful building with a long history. Inside, you can find interesting details, like the Templar detail of the Virgin of Aradon. The Templars were a famous group of knights from the Middle Ages.
- Shrine of Saint Aradón: A shrine is a special place of worship. The shrine of Saint Aradón is an important religious site for the local community.
See also
In Spanish: Alcanadre para niños
