Novales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Novales, Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Aragon |
| Province | Huesca |
| Municipality | Novales |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20 km2 (8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 464 m (1,522 ft) |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 155 |
| • Density | 7.8/km2 (20/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Novales is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Huesca. This province is part of Aragon, a region in Spain. In 2004, a count of people called a census showed that 191 people lived in Novales. The town is built on flat land near the Guatizalema river. It is about 16 kilometers (10 miles) southeast of the city of Huesca.
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Exploring Novales's Location
Novales is in a special spot in Spain. It is surrounded by other towns. Knowing these towns helps us understand where Novales is on a map.
Neighboring Towns of Novales
A Look at Novales's Past
Novales has a long history. We know about its past from old documents. The town was first mentioned many centuries ago.
Early Mentions of Novales
The first time Novales was written about was on December 4, 1097. This old record talked about a person named "Fortunio Garcez de Balle in Novales." This shows that Novales was already a known place back then.
Special Buildings in Novales
Novales has some important old buildings. These buildings are part of its cultural heritage. They tell us about the town's history and traditions.
Historic Buildings to See
- The Castillo de Novales is an old castle.
- The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario is a church.
- The Ermita de San Joaquín is a small chapel or hermitage.
How Novales is Governed
Like all towns, Novales has a government. The people of Novales choose their leaders. These leaders help make decisions for the town.
The Mayors of Novales
The mayor is the main leader of the town. Since 2003, the mayors of Novales have been from the Partido Aragonés political party.
| Period | Mayor | Party | |
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| 1979-1983 | Manuel Bescós Otal | Unión de Centro Democrático | |
| 2003-2007 | Luis Manuel Bescós Nerín | Partido Aragonés | |
| 2007-2011 | |||
| 2011-2019 | Vicente Monaj Rivarés | ||
Local Election Results
People in Novales vote in elections to choose who will represent them. Here are some results from recent local elections. The numbers show how many representatives each party won.
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| Party | 2003 | 2007 | 2011 | 2015 | ||||
| Partido Aragonés | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Ciudadanos | 1 | |||||||
| PSOE de Aragón | - | 1 | 1 | - | ||||
| Total Representatives | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Novales's Population
Understanding how many people live in Novales helps us learn about the town. The number of people can change over time.
Population Facts
Novales covers an area of 20 square kilometers. In 2014, there were 176 people living in the town. This means there were about 8.76 people for every square kilometer.
Famous People from Novales
Some people from Novales have become well-known. They have achieved great things in their fields.
Domingo Catalán: A Sports Star
One famous person from Novales is Domingo Catalán. He is a world champion in athletics. A street in Novales is even named after him! He won the 100 km World Championship in 1987 and 1988.
See also
In Spanish: Novales (Huesca) para niños
