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Calanda
municipality
Vista parcial de Calanda.jpg
Coat of arms of Calanda
Coat of arms
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 Teruel province, located in Aragon, Spain. It sits where the Guadalope and Guadalopillo rivers meet, near the southern edge of the Ebro river basin.

The weather in Calanda is a mix of Mediterranean and Continental styles. This means it has warm, dry summers and cooler winters.

The main way people make a living here is through farming. They grow delicious peaches and olives. These products are so special that they have a "Protected Designation of Origin" status. This means only peaches from Calanda can be called Melocotón de Calanda, and their olive oil is known as Aceite del Bajo Aragón. Farmers also grow almonds, other fruits, and some cereals.

Discover Calanda's Old Buildings

Calanda is home to several interesting old buildings and structures. They tell stories about the town's history.

  • Los Arcos Aqueduct: This old aqueduct helped carry water.
  • Humilladero Chapel: Built in the 1500s, this is a historic chapel.
  • Pilar Temple: This temple dates back to the 1600s.
  • Our Lady of Hope Church: Another important building from the 1600s.
  • Desert Convent: This convent was also built in the 1600s.
  • Fortón-Cascajares House: A grand house from the 1700s.
  • Buñuel House: This house is from the 1900s.

Famous People from Calanda

Many notable people were born or lived in Calanda. Here are a few:

  • 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)

Vicente Allanegui
Luis Buñuel
Mariano Bernad
Antonio María Cascajares y Azara
Manuel Mindán Manero
Gaspar Sanz

Calanda's Population Over Time

The number of people living in Calanda has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

How Calanda's Population Changed (1716 to 2007)
2007 2004 2001 1996 1991 1908 1901 1824 1771 1716
3897 3598 3474 3596 3552 4408 3876 2456 2160 1258

Calanda's Sister City

Calanda has a special friendship with another town:

  • France Frouzins, France

Films About Calanda

Calanda has even been featured in a movie!

  • 1966: Calanda. This film was made in France by Juan Luis Buñuel. It's in black and white and is 21 minutes long.

Images for kids

  • Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza -Exterior-

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza.

  • Templo del Pilar -2-

    Templo del Pilar.

  • Convento del Desierto 2

    Convento del Desierto.

  • Los Arcos

    Los Arcos.

  • Arco de San Roque

    Arco de San Roque.

  • Glorieta Oliva Gasque

    Glorieta Oliva Gasque.

  • Ermita del Humilladero

    El Humilladero.

  • Vista parcial del Embalse de Calanda

    Pantano de Calanda.

  • Mosaico Camino de Albalate II

    Camino de Albalate (1): Roman mosaic.

  • Detalle Mosaico Camino de Albalate (2)

    Camino de Albalate (2): Roman mosaic, detail.

  • Camino de Albalate (Vasija de cerámica vidriada, con escamas de barbotina)

    Camino de Albalate (3): Glazed ceramic vessel.

  • Hito de la partida de Albalate en Calanda

    Camino de Albalate (4): Landmark memorial.

See Also

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