Campo de Cariñena facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Campo de Cariñena
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Aragon |
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| Province | Zaragoza | ||
| Capital | Cariñena | ||
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| • Total | 772 km2 (298 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 10,987 | ||
| • Density | 14.232/km2 (36.860/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Largest municipality | Cariñena | ||
Campo de Cariñena is a special region in central Aragon, Spain. It is known as a "comarca," which is like a local district. This area is found in the province of Zaragoza. It sits right where the Iberian Mountains meet the Ebro River Valley. The biggest and most important town in this comarca is Cariñena.
About Campo de Cariñena
Campo de Cariñena is famous for making wine. It has been a wine-producing region for a very long time. This area is located between two important rivers: the Jalón River and the Huerva River. There are many vineyards here, covering about 15,705 hectares. That's a huge area dedicated to growing grapes!
What's the Climate Like?
The climate in Campo de Cariñena is quite dry. It's called a continental climate. This means there are big changes between the seasons. The summers are usually hot, but they don't last as long as the winters. The winters, on the other hand, are long and can be very cold.
