El Castellar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Castellar
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 El Castellar
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Aragon | ||
| Province | Teruel | ||
| Comarca | Gúdar-Javalambre | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 50.33 km2 (19.43 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 52 | ||
| • Density | 1.033/km2 (2.676/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
El Castellar is a very small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Teruel. This province is part of Aragon, which is one of Spain's regions. Spain is a country in Europe.
In 2018, only 52 people lived in El Castellar. This makes it one of the smallest towns in the area.
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Where is El Castellar?
El Castellar is found in the eastern part of Spain. It is in a region called Aragon. Aragon is known for its beautiful mountains and old towns.
The town is specifically located in the province of Teruel. This province is in the southern part of Aragon. Teruel is famous for its unique mudéjar architecture.
Geography of the Area
El Castellar is in a mountainous area. It is part of the Gúdar-Javalambre comarca. A comarca is like a county or district in Spain.
The landscape around El Castellar is rugged. It has hills and valleys. This makes the area very scenic.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a local area with its own government. It is like a town or a small city. El Castellar is a municipality.
The people living in a municipality elect their leaders. These leaders make decisions for the town. They help manage local services.
Population and Census
A census is a count of all the people in a place. Governments do a census to know how many people live there. They also learn about their age and other facts.
The census helps plan for schools, hospitals, and other services. In 2004, the census showed 81 people lived in El Castellar. By 2018, this number had become 52.
Life in El Castellar
Life in a small town like El Castellar is often quiet. People usually know each other well. The community is often very close-knit.
Many small towns in Spain have old traditions. They celebrate local festivals. These events bring everyone together.
Local Economy
The economy in small towns often depends on farming. Sometimes, tourism is also important. People visit for the peace and natural beauty.
El Castellar is in a rural area. This means it is mostly countryside. There are not many big businesses here.
Images for kids
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A view of El Castellar, showing its quiet, rural setting.
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The flag of El Castellar.
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The coat of arms of El Castellar.
