Jarque facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jarque de Moncayo
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 Jarque
Location in Aragon
Jarque
Location in Spain
Jarque
Location in Europe
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Aragon |
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| Province | Zaragoza | ||
| Comarca | Aranda | ||
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| • Total | 43 km2 (17 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 436 | ||
| • Density | 10.14/km2 (26.3/sq mi) | ||
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| Demonym(s) | Jarquino, Jarquina | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Jarque is a small town, also known as Jarque de Moncayo. It is a municipality located in the Aranda Comarca in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. In 2018, about 436 people lived there.
Jarque de Moncayo is nestled near the Sierra de la Virgen mountains. These mountains are part of a larger chain called the Iberian System. Even though the town is close to the Sierra de la Virgen, you can still see the tall Moncayo Massif mountain in the distance to the north.
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What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a group of villages that manage their own local affairs. Spain is divided into many municipalities. Jarque de Moncayo is one of these smaller areas.
Where is Jarque de Moncayo?
Jarque de Moncayo is in Spain, a country in Europe. It's part of a region called Aragon, which is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities." Think of an autonomous community like a big state or region that has some power to make its own rules.
Location within Aragon
Within Aragon, Jarque de Moncayo is in the province of Zaragoza. A province is a smaller area within an autonomous community. It's like a county.
The Aranda Comarca
Jarque de Moncayo is also part of the Aranda Comarca. A "comarca" is a traditional region in Spain, often based on geography or history. It's a way to group towns that are close to each other.
Mountains Nearby
The town gets its longer name, Jarque de Moncayo, from the Moncayo Massif. This is a very important mountain in the area. Even though the town is actually at the foot of the Sierra de la Virgen, the Moncayo Massif is a famous landmark that can be seen from far away.
See also
In Spanish: Jarque de Moncayo para niños
