Fortanete facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fortanete
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 Fortanete
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Aragón |
| Province | Teruel |
| Comarca | Maestrazgo |
| Judicial district | Teruel |
| Founded | 1169 |
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| • Total | 168.21 km2 (64.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,353 m (4,439 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 205 |
| • Density | 1.2187/km2 (3.156/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Fortanetino, -a |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
44143
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| Dialing code | 978 |
Fortanete is a small and charming town located in the province of Teruel, which is part of the Aragon region in Spain. It's known as a municipality, which is like a local government area. In 2018, about 205 people lived there.
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Where is Fortanete Located?
Fortanete is found in the eastern part of Spain. It's in the Maestrazgo area, a region known for its beautiful mountains and historic villages. The town sits quite high up, at an elevation of 1,353 meters (about 4,439 feet) above sea level. This means it often has cooler weather than places closer to the coast.
How Many People Live in Fortanete?
The number of people living in Fortanete has changed a lot over time. In the past, many more people lived there. For example, in 1877, over 1,700 people called Fortanete home! However, like many small towns in rural areas, its population has slowly decreased over the years. By 2001, the population was around 180 people. Recently, it has stayed around 200 residents.
The chart below shows how the population has changed since 1842:
Who Leads Fortanete?
The town of Fortanete is led by an Alcaldesa, which is the Spanish word for mayor. The mayor helps make decisions for the town and its people. As of 2007, the mayor was José Luis Monserrate Gil, who belonged to the PSOE. This is one of the main political parties in Spain.
Images for kids
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Town hall in Fortanete
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Belfry
See also
In Spanish: Fortanete para niños
