Cucalón, Aragon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cucalón
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|||
 Cucalón, Aragon
Location in Spain
|
|||
| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Aragon | ||
| Province | Teruel | ||
| Comarca | Jiloca | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 31.87 km2 (12.31 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
|
|||
| • Total | 80 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
.svg)
Cucalón is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Teruel. This area is part of Aragon, one of Spain's autonomous communities. In 2010, a count of people, called a census, showed that 102 people lived there. This town is so important that it even gave its name to a group of mountains nearby, called the Sierra de Cucalón.
Contents
What is Cucalón?
Cucalón is a municipality, which is like a small local government area. It's found in the eastern part of Spain. The town is in the province of Teruel, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and historic sites.
How Many People Live There?
According to the 2018 census, only about 80 people live in Cucalón. This makes it a very small and quiet place. The number of people living in a town can change over time.
The Sierra de Cucalón Mountains
The town of Cucalón is closely linked to the Sierra de Cucalón. This is a system of mountain ranges. A mountain range is a group of mountains connected together. These mountains are an important natural feature of the area.
Ancient History of Cucalón
Cucalón has a long history, going back thousands of years. There are old ruins of a very early settlement here. This settlement was built by the ancient Iberians.
What are Iberian Settlements?
The Iberians were people who lived in the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal) a very long time ago. They lived before the Romans arrived. Their settlements were often built in strong, easy-to-defend places.
Peña el Castillo Ruins
The ruins in Cucalón are known as Peña el Castillo. This name means "Castle Rock." These ruins show us how people lived in this area many centuries ago. Studying these old sites helps us learn about the past.
Gallery
-
Street in Cucalón with the remains of Santiago church
-
La Modorra, highest point in the Sierra de Cucalón system
See also
In Spanish: Cucalón para niños
