Magallón facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Magallón
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Aragon
Province	Zaragoza
Comarca	Campo de Borja
Area
• Total	78 km2 (30 sq mi)
Elevation	419 m (1,375 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	1,133
• Density	14.53/km2 (37.62/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	magallonero (co-ed and m), -a (f)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	50520

Magallón is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Zaragoza, which is part of the Aragon region. The town covers an area of about 78 square kilometers. In 2018, around 1,133 people lived there.

An important old route, called the Way to Santiago of Soria, passes right through Magallón. This path is also known as the Castilian-Aragonese Way.

Exploring Magallón: What to See

Magallón has several interesting historical buildings and places to visit. These sites tell stories about the town's past.

Historic Buildings and Churches

• The Castle: Magallón has an old castle. Castles were important for protecting towns a long time ago.
• Church of Santa María de la Huerta: This is one of the town's churches. Churches are often very old and have beautiful architecture.
• Convent of the Dominicans: A convent is a building where religious people, like nuns or monks, live. This one belonged to the Dominican order.
• Church of St. Lawrence: This church was finished in 1609. It is another important religious building in Magallón.
• Hermitage of Nuestra Señora del Rosario: A hermitage is a small chapel or church, often in a quiet place.

Ancient Bridge

• Fornoles Bridge: This bridge crosses the Huecha river. It is very old, with parts of it dating back to Roman times! The Romans built many strong structures that are still standing today.

Town Leadership

The leader of Magallón is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Esteban Lagota Lázaro. The Mayor helps manage the town and make decisions for its people.

See also

In Spanish: Magallón para niños