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San Esteban de Litera/Sant Esteve de Llitera
San Esteban de Litera, Huesca, España, 2015-12-23, DD 17.JPG
Coat of arms of San Esteban de Litera/Sant Esteve de Llitera
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Autonomous community Aragon
Province Huesca
Municipality San Esteban de Litera
Area
 • Total 72 km2 (28 sq mi)
Elevation
420 m (1,380 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 506
 • Density 7.03/km2 (18.20/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

San Esteban de Litera is a small town in Spain. It is also known as Sant Esteve de Llitera in the local language. This town is located in the province of Huesca. Huesca is part of the Aragon region in northeastern Spain.

In 2018, about 506 people lived in San Esteban de Litera. The town is a "municipality," which means it's a local area with its own government. It covers an area of about 72 square kilometers.

Location and Geography

San Esteban de Litera is found in the province of Huesca. This province is in the Aragon region of Spain. The town sits at an elevation of about 420 meters above sea level. This means it is located on higher ground.

A Glimpse into History

San Esteban de Litera has a bit of history related to battles. On January 15, 1706, a small but important battle happened here. This event took place during the War of the Spanish Succession.

The Battle of 1706

During this war, a group of French soldiers, about 4,500 strong, faced off. They fought against a smaller group of English and Dutch soldiers. There were about 1,500 English and Dutch troops. The fight was tough and bloody. In the end, the French forces decided to leave the area. This battle was a small part of a much larger war.

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