Aldeanueva de Ebro facts for kids
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Aldeanueva de Ebro
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 Aldeanueva de Ebro
Location in La Rioja, Spain
Aldeanueva de Ebro
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  La Rioja |
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| Comarca | Alfaro | |
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| • Total | 39.08 km2 (15.09 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 2,732 | |
| • Density | 69.908/km2 (181.06/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CET) | |
| 59 km to Logroño, 10 km to Calahorra | ||
Aldeanueva de Ebro is a town in La Rioja, Spain. It is part of the Alfaro area. The town is located about 10 kilometers from Calahorra and 59 kilometers from Logroño. Around 2,774 people live here, and the town covers an area of 39 square kilometers.
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History of Aldeanueva de Ebro
How the Town Started
Aldeanueva de Ebro began in the 11th century. It was founded by shepherds from areas like Tierra de Cameros and Calahorra. This happened after the area was taken back by García Sánchez III of Navarre in 1045. This event was part of the "reconquista," which means the Christian kingdoms were taking back land from Muslim rule in Spain.
Becoming Independent
For a long time, Aldeanueva de Ebro was part of the town of Calahorra. But in 1664, during the reign of King Philip IV, Aldeanueva de Ebro became independent. To do this, the town paid a large sum of money. This money was lent by the friars from the monastery in Fitero, who had strong connections with the town.
Changing Hands
After gaining independence, the town, which was then sometimes called Arnedo de Ebro, went through several legal battles. Eventually, it came under the ownership of Manuel Íñiguez de Arnedo.
Population Information
This section shows how the number of people living in Aldeanueva de Ebro has changed over time.
- Population change in Aldeanueva de Ebro during the 20th century.
Fun Facts About Aldeanueva
The Town of Three Lies
Aldeanueva de Ebro is often called "the town of three lies." This is because of a popular saying:
- "It's not a town" (but it is a town).
- "It's not new" (the name "Aldeanueva" means "new village").
- "The Ebro doesn't pass by" (even though the Ebro river does flow to the north of the town).
More Local Jokes
The people who live in Aldeanueva de Ebro sometimes add more jokes to this list of "lies." For example, they might say:
- "Calle del Sol [Sun Street] gives shade."
- "Lalala street is owned by JKL."
See also
In Spanish: Aldeanueva de Ebro para niños
