Torre de Arcas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Torre de Arcas/Torredarques
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 Torre de Arcas
Location in Aragon
Torre de Arcas
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Aragon | |
| Province | Teruel | |
| Municipality | Torre de Arcas/Torredarques | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 34.41 km2 (13.29 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 945 m (3,100 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 89 | |
| • Density | 2.586/km2 (6.70/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
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Torre de Arcas is a small town, also known as Torredarques. It is located in a region of Spain called Aragon. This town is part of the province of Teruel.
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About Torre de Arcas
Torre de Arcas is a type of town known as a municipality. This means it has its own local government. It is found in a special area called the Matarraña/Matarranya comarca. A comarca is like a county or district in some other countries.
Where is Torre de Arcas?
Torre de Arcas is in the northeastern part of Spain. It is specifically in the autonomous community of Aragon. Aragon is one of the many large regions that make up Spain. Within Aragon, it is in the province of Teruel.
The town sits at an elevation of 945 meters (about 3,100 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up, often leading to cooler temperatures and beautiful views.
How Many People Live There?
According to a count from 2018, Torre de Arcas had a population of 89 people. This makes it a very small and quiet place. The number of people living in a municipality can change over time.
What is the Area Like?
The total area of Torre de Arcas is about 34.41 square kilometers (about 13.29 square miles). This size is similar to a small city park or a few large farms. The land is likely used for farming or natural landscapes, given its small population.
Time Zone Information
Torre de Arcas uses CET during most of the year. This is UTC+1, meaning it is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. During the summer, they switch to CEST, which is UTC+2. This is common in many European countries to make the most of daylight hours.
See also
In Spanish: Torre de Arcas para niños
