Castejón de Monegros facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Castejón de Monegros, Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Aragon | |
| Province | Huesca | |
| Municipality | Castejón de Monegros | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 165 km2 (64 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 531 | |
| • Density | 3.218/km2 (8.34/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Castejón de Monegros is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Huesca, which is part of the region of Aragon in Spain. In 2018, about 531 people lived there. The town's name in the local Aragonese language is Castillón de Monegros.
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Where is Castejón de Monegros?
Castejón de Monegros is found in the northeastern part of Spain. It is in the province of Huesca, which is one of the three provinces that make up the region of Aragon. This area is known for its unique landscapes, especially the Monegros desert.
What is a Municipality?
In Spain, a municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small city. It has its own local council that manages things like local services and public spaces. Castejón de Monegros is one of many municipalities in the province of Huesca.
How Big is the Area?
The total area of Castejón de Monegros is about 165 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 16,500 football fields! Even though the area is quite large, the population is small, meaning there's lots of open space.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Castejón de Monegros has changed over the years.
- In 2004, the population was 683 people.
- By 2018, the population had decreased to 531 people.
This shows that the number of residents can go up or down depending on many factors, like job opportunities or people moving to bigger cities.
Images for kids
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A view of the landscape near Castejón de Monegros.
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The official shield or coat of arms for Castejón de Monegros.
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A friendly robot.
