Morata de Jalón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Morata de Jalón
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 Morata de Jalón
Location in Aragon
Morata de Jalón
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Aragon |
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| Province | Zaragoza | ||
| Comarca | Valdejalón | ||
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| • Total | 22 km2 (8 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 415 m (1,362 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,097 | ||
| • Density | 49.9/km2 (129.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Morata de Jalón is a small town, also called a municipality. It is located in the province of Zaragoza. This province is part of Aragon, which is a region in Spain.
This town is known for a couple of interesting places. These are the Condes de Argillo Palace and the church next to it.
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Exploring Morata de Jalón
Morata de Jalón is a municipality in Spain. A municipality is like a local area or town. It has its own local government. This town is in the region of Aragon. Aragon is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. This means it has some self-governing powers.
The Condes de Argillo Palace
One of the most important buildings in Morata de Jalón is the Condes de Argillo Palace. A palace is a very large and grand house. Important or rich people often lived in palaces. This palace was built a long time ago, in the year 1676. It is a historic building. It shows the architecture and style from that time.
The Parish Church
Right next to the palace is the parish church. A parish church is a church that serves a specific local area or community. Churches are important places for people. They are used for religious services. They also often have beautiful old designs. The church in Morata de Jalón is an important part of the town's history. It is also a place where people can gather.
Location and Geography
Morata de Jalón is in the province of Zaragoza. This province is in northeastern Spain. The town is located at an elevation of 415 meters. This means it is 415 meters above sea level. The total area of the municipality is 22 square kilometers. This is about 8.5 square miles.
Population of the Town
In 2018, the population of Morata de Jalón was 1,097 people. This number tells us how many people live there. The population density shows how many people live in each square kilometer. This helps us understand how crowded or spread out the town is.
Local Government
Like all municipalities, Morata de Jalón has a mayor. The mayor is the leader of the local government. They help make decisions for the town. The current mayor is Martina Cristina Andres Ostariz. Mayors work to improve the town for everyone.
Images for kids
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The Condes de Argillo Palace in Morata de Jalón.
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The flag of Morata de Jalón.
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The coat of arms of Morata de Jalón.
See also
In Spanish: Morata de Jalón para niños
