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Calanda
Vista parcial de Calanda.jpg
Coat of arms of Calanda
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Calanda, Spain is located in Aragon
Calanda, Spain
Calanda, Spain
Location in Aragon
Calanda, Spain is located in Spain
Calanda, Spain
Calanda, Spain
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Aragon
Province Teruel
Comarca Bajo Aragón
Area
 • Total 112.25 km2 (43.34 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 3,708
 • Density 33.033/km2 (85.556/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Calandino
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Calanda is a town in the province of Teruel, Aragon, Spain. It lies on the southern fringe of the Ebro river basin, at the confluence of the Rivers Guadalope and Guadalopillo.

The climate is transitional between Mediterranean and Continental.

The local economy is based upon agriculture, especially the cultivation of peaches and olives, both of which have Protected Designation of Origin status: Melocotón de Calanda in the case of the peach production and Aceite del Bajo Aragón for the olive oil. Other agricultural products are almonds and other fruits as well as some cereals.

Historic structures

  • Acueducto de Los Arcos
  • Ermita del Humilladero (16th century)
  • Templo del Pilar (17th century)
  • Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza (17th century)
  • Convento del Desierto (17th century)
  • Casa Fortón-Cascajares (18th century)
  • Casa Buñuel (20th century)

Notable natives and residents

  • Miguel Pellicer (1617–1647)
  • Gaspar Sanz (1640–1710)
  • José Miguel Herrero de Tejada (1677–1725)
  • Miguel Antonio Peralta (1710–1785)
  • Luisa Herrero de Tejada (1711–1777)
  • José Francisco Quintana (1714–?)
  • Luis Herrero de Tejada (1716–1767)
  • Tomás Juan Bernad y Sanz, Barón de Castiel (1727–?)
  • Juan Sesé y Balaguer (1736–1801)
  • Mariano Valimaña y Abella (1784–1864)
  • Manuel Cascajares y Azara, Barón de Bárcabo (1814–1872)
  • Gregorio Bonal y Herrero (1819–1898)
  • Julián Pastor Alvira (1820–1893)
  • Antonio María Cascajares y Azara (1834–1901)
  • Mariano Bernad (1838–1915)
  • Juan José Gasca Ballabriga (1844–1914)
  • Leonardo Buñuel González (1855–1923)
  • Joaquín Adán Berned (1860–1895)
  • Manuel Albert (1867–1936)
  • Vicente Allanegui (1868–1948)
  • Eloy Crespo Gasque (1886–1936)
  • Miguel Sancho Izquierdo (1890–1988)
  • Luis Buñuel (1900–1983)
  • Manuel Mindán Manero (1902–2006)
  • Ginés Ginés Grao (1905–2003)
  • José Repollés Aguilar (1914–1975)
  • Lola Aguado (1922–1981)
  • José Lamiel (1924–2020)
  • Vicente Hostaled Ferrer (1927–1987)
  • Antonio Bielsa Alegre (1929–2008)
  • Miguel Portolés Mombiela (1933)
  • Luis Hinojosa Galindo (1948)

Demographics

Demographic evolution of Calanda between 1716 and 2007
2007 2004 2001 1996 1991 1908 1901 1824 1771 1716
3897 3598 3474 3596 3552 4408 3876 2456 2160 1258

Sister cities

  • France Frouzins, France

Filmography

  • 1966: Calanda. France. Dir.: Juan Luis Buñuel. Black and White. 21 min.

Gallery

Archaeology: Camino de la Vega de Albalate

See also

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