Azara, Huesca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Azara
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| Country |  ESP |
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| Comarca | Somontano de Barbastro | ||
| Province | Huesca | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 14.49 km2 (5.59 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 174 | ||
| Postal code |
22311
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Azara is a small town in the province of Huesca, Spain. In 2018, about 174 people lived there. It is located in the middle of a valley called Alferche. The town sits to the right of the La Clamor Canyon. It is surrounded by cool sandstone hills. The tallest one is Peña de Santa Margarita. Azara is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the city of Huesca.
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How Azara is Governed
Azara is a municipality, which means it has its own local government. The people living in Azara elect a mayor and other officials to run the town.
Who is the Mayor of Azara?
The mayor is the main leader of the town. Since 2011, the mayor of Azara has been Jerónimo Santos Larroya Domper. He is a member of the PSOE-Aragón. This party is one of the main political groups in Spain.
How People Vote in Azara
People in Azara vote in local elections to choose their leaders. The results show which political parties are most popular in the town.
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| Party | 2003 | 2007 | 2011 | |||||
| Partido de los Socialistas de Aragón | 4 | 3 | 3 | |||||
| Partido Popular de Aragón (PP) | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||||
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| CHA | - | - | ||||||
| Total | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||||
As you can see from the table, the Partido de los Socialistas de Aragón (PSOE) usually gets the most votes. The Partido Popular (PP) is also a strong party in Azara.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Azara has changed a lot over the years. This is called demographic evolution.
| 1900 | 1910 | 1930 | 1940 | 1950 | 1960 | 1970 | 1981 | 1986 | 1992 | 1999 | 2004 |
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| 491 | 441 | 441 | 380 | 308 | 363 | 310 | 269 | 237 | 225 | 224 | 200 |
In 1900, nearly 500 people lived in Azara. Over time, the population slowly decreased. By 2004, there were only 200 people. This shows how small towns can change over many years.
Important Buildings and Places
Azara has some interesting historical sites.
- The Santa Lucia Church: This is a local church, an important place for the community.
- Peña/Piedra Santa Margarita: This big rock was once an old castle. It belonged to the Arabs a long time ago. After the Reconquista (when Christian kingdoms took back land from Muslim rule in Spain), it became part of Christian lands around 1101-1104. Later, in 1610, it belonged to a group called the Sanjuanistas de Barbastro.
Local Celebrations
The people of Azara enjoy celebrating special days throughout the year.
- Major Feast: The biggest celebration is from December 13th to December 16th. This feast honors Santa Lucía.
- Easter Monday: This is a holiday celebrated the day after Easter Sunday.
- Cultural Days of June: These are special days in June focused on local culture and traditions.
See also
In Spanish: Azara (Huesca) para niños
