Maella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maella
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Clock Tower in Maella
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 Maella
Location in Aragon
Maella
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Aragon |
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| Province | Zaragoza | ||
| Comarca | Bajo Aragón-Caspe | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 174.88 km2 (67.52 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 2,007 | ||
| • Density | 11.476/km2 (29.724/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Maella is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Zaragoza. This province is part of Aragon, a region in Spain. In 2015, about 1,953 people lived in Maella.
The town is found in an area known as La Franja. People here often speak a special kind of Catalan. This shows the unique mix of cultures in the area.
Discovering Maella's Past
Maella has an interesting history. A famous event called the Battle of Maella happened here in 1838. This battle was an important part of the Carlist Wars in Spain.
Maella's Changing Borders
For a long time, Maella was seen as part of a region called Matarraña. However, today it belongs to a different area. This area is known as the Bajo Aragón-Caspe comarca. A "comarca" is like a local district or county in Spain.
Famous People from Maella
Maella is also known as the birthplace of a very talented artist. The famous sculptor Pablo Gargallo was born here in 1881. He created many amazing sculptures that are known around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Maella para niños
