Puente la Reina de Jaca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puente la Reina de Jaca (Spanish)
Puen d'a Reina de Chaca (Aragonese)
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The 14th century bridge in Puente la Reina de Jaca
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Aragon |
| Province | Huesca |
| Municipality | Puente la Reina de Jaca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47 km2 (18 sq mi) |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 260 |
| • Density | 5.53/km2 (14.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Puente la Reina de Jaca (in Aragonese: Puen d'a Reina de Chaca) is a small town in Spain. It is located in a region called La Jacetania, within the province of Huesca, in Aragon. A municipality is like a local area with its own government.
This town sits right on the bank of the Aragón River. It gets its name from a bridge nearby. "Puente la Reina" means "Bridge of the Queen."
History of Puente la Reina
This area has a long history. In the year 833, a leader named Galindo Aznárez I took control of this region. He was connected to the powerful Carolingian royal family in France. This was a time when different groups were fighting for control of land in Spain.
Towns and Villages Nearby
Puente la Reina de Jaca is connected to other small communities. These are like its neighbors.
See also
In Spanish: Puente la Reina de Jaca para niños
