Sangonera la Verde facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sangonera la Verde, Spain
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| Municipality | Murcia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.418 km2 (5.567 sq mi) |
| • Land | 14.418 km2 (5.567 sq mi) |
| Population
(2009)
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| • Total | 9,648 |
| • Density | 646,55/km2 (167,460/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST |
Sangonera la Verde is a village found in the beautiful Garden of Murcia in Spain. It's located in the southwestern part of the Murcia area. This village is home to over 11,000 people.
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What is the History of Sangonera la Verde?
The story of Sangonera la Verde likely began with two large estates. These were the lands of the Guill count and the Mayayo marquesses. Workers from these estates started building homes close to where the two properties met.
In the 1700s, Sangonera became an "aldea de realengo." This means it was a village directly controlled by the king. A local leader called an alcalde pedáneo was put in charge.
During a time known as the Trienio Liberal, Sangonera was part of the El Palmar municipality. This happened when El Palmar became separate from Murcia. However, this new municipality didn't last long. By 1856, Sangonera was once again part of the Murcia municipality.
Where is Sangonera la Verde Located?
Sangonera la Verde is divided into three main areas. The largest part is Sangonera la Verde itself, also known as Ermita Nueva. About 10,936 people live here.
Another area is Torre Guil, which has around 1,157 residents. The smallest area is Frondoso Valley, home to about 183 people.
How Many People Live in Sangonera la Verde?
Sangonera la Verde is a growing community. A small part of its residents, about 3.13%, come from other countries. This includes people from other parts of Europe, Africa, and America. There are also about 30 people from Asia living in the area.
The table below shows how the population has grown over the years:
| Year | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 |
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| Population | 7,784 | 8,685 | 9,964 | 11,067 |
What Festivities are Celebrated?
The people of Sangonera la Verde enjoy several special celebrations throughout the year.
- Holy Week: This is a very important religious celebration.
- Patron Saint Festivity: This festival honors Our Lady of Los Ángeles. It takes place every year in early August.
Images for kids
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This image shows Calle de la Iglesia and a church in Sangonera la Verde.
See also
In Spanish: Sangonera la Verde para niños
