Sierra de Albarracín Comarca facts for kids
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Sierra de Albarracín Comarca
Comarca de la Sierra de Albarracín
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Aragon |
| Province | Teruel |
| Capital | Albarracín |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1,414 km2 (546 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,961 |
| • Density | 3.5085/km2 (9.087/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Largest municipality | Albarracín |
The Sierra de Albarracín Comarca is a special area in northeastern Spain. It is located in the Province of Teruel, which is part of the Aragon region. This area is known for its beautiful mountain ranges, which are part of the larger Sistema Ibérico (Iberian System).
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Exploring the Sierra de Albarracín
This mountainous area is named after the Sierra de Albarracín mountain range. This range is the most important one in this part of the Sistema Ibérico. Another major mountain range here is the Montes Universales.
The Comarca de la Sierra de Albarracín was once known as Tierra de Albarracín. This old name roughly matches a historical feudal area called the Señorío de Albarracín.
Albarracín: The Capital Town
The main town and capital of this comarca is Albarracín. It is a very old town surrounded by rocky hills. In 1961, Albarracín was declared a Monumento Nacional, which means it's a national monument. This shows how important and beautiful its history and buildings are.
Towns and Villages in the Comarca
The Sierra de Albarracín Comarca includes many small towns and villages. Each one has its own unique charm and history. Here are some of them:
- Albarracín
- Bezas
- Bronchales
- Calomarde
- Frías de Albarracín
- Gea de Albarracín
- Griegos
- Guadalaviar
- Jabaloyas
- Monterde de Albarracín
- Moscardón
- Noguera de Albarracín
- Orihuela del Tremedal
- Pozondón
- Ródenas
- Royuela
- Rubiales
- Saldón
- Terriente
- Toril y Masegoso
- Torres de Albarracín
- Tramacastilla
- Valdecuenca
- El Vallecillo
- Villar del Cobo
See also
- Albarracín
- Comarcas of Aragon
- Geography of the Province of Teruel
- Sistema Ibérico topics
- In Spanish: Sierra de Albarracín (comarca) para niños
