Calanda, Spain
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| Coordinates: 40°56′27″N 0°13′54″W / 40.94083°N 0.23167°WCoordinates: 40°56′27″N 0°13′54″W / 40.94083°N 0.23167°W | ||
| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Aragon | |
| Province | Teruel | |
| Municipality | Calanda | |
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| • Mayor | José Ramón Ibáñez Blasco (PSOE de Aragón) (2015–2019) |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 112.25 km2 (43.34 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015) | ||
| • Total | 3,893 | |
| • Density | 35/km2 (90/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Calandino | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Calanda is a town in the province of Teruel, Aragon, Spain. It lies on the southern fringe of the Ebro river basin, at the confluence of the Rivers Guadalope and Guadalopillo.
The climate is transitional between Mediterranean and Continental.
The local economy is based upon agriculture, especially the cultivation of peaches and olives, both of which have Protected Designation of Origin status: Melocotón de Calanda in the case of the peach production and Aceite del Bajo Aragón for the olive oil. Other agricultural products are almonds and other fruits as well as some cereals.
Calanda is the birthplace of Spanish film director Luis Buñuel.
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Historic structures[edit]
- Acueducto de Los Arcos
- Ermita del Humilladero (16th century)
- Templo del Pilar (17th century)
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza (17th century)
- Convento del Desierto (17th century)
- Casa Fortón-Cascajares (18th century)
- Casa Buñuel (20th century)
Notable natives and residents[edit]
- Abu Muhammad Abd Allah ibn Isa al-Saybani (?-1135)
- Miguel Pellicer (1617-1647)
- Gaspar Sanz (1640-1710)
- José Miguel Herrero de Tejada (1677-1725)
- Miguel Antonio Peralta (1710-1785)
- Luisa Herrero de Tejada (1711-1777)
- José Francisco Quintana (1714-?)
- Luis Herrero de Tejada (1716-1767)
- Jacinto de Cascajares (1720-?)
- Tomás Juan Bernad y Sanz, Barón de Castiel (1727-?)
- Juan Sesé y Balaguer (1736-1801)
- Francisco Turull (c. 1747)
- Antonio Turull (c. 1747)
- Bernabé Mendoza (c. 1748)
- Mariano Valimaña y Abella (1784-1864)
- Joaquín Bosque (?-1841)
- Manuel Cascajares y Azara, Barón de Bárcabo (1814-1872)
- Gregorio Bonal y Herrero (1819-1898)
- Julián Pastor Alvira (1820-1893)
- Antonio María Cascajares y Azara (1834-1901)
- Mariano Bernad (1838-1915)
- Juan José Gasca Ballabriga (1844-1914)
- Leonardo Buñuel González (1855-1923)
- Joaquín Adán Berned (1860-1895)
- Narciso Agustín Gil y Manzano (s. XIX)
- Manuel Albert (1867-1936)
- Vicente Allanegui (1868-1948)
- Eloy Crespo Gasque (1886-1936)
- Miguel Sancho Izquierdo (1890-1988)
- Luis Buñuel (1900-1983)
- Manuel Cros Grau (1901-1986)
- Manuel Mindán Manero (1902-2006)
- Ginés Ginés Grao (1905-2003)
- José Repollés Aguilar (1914-1975)
- Lola Aguado (1922-1981)
- José Lamiel (1924)
- José Arbiol Sanz (1926-1991)
- Vicente Hostaled Ferrer (1927-1987)
- Antonio Bielsa Alegre (1929-2008)
- Miguel Portolés Mombiela (1933)
- Luis Hinojosa Galindo (1948)
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Demographics[edit]
| Demographic evolution of Calanda between 1716 and 2007 | |||||||||
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| 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1996 | 1991 | 1908 | 1901 | 1824 | 1771 | 1716 |
| 3897 | 3598 | 3474 | 3596 | 3552 | 4408 | 3876 | 2456 | 2160 | 1258 |
See also[edit]
Sister cities[edit]
Frouzins, France
Bibliography[edit]
- Allanegui y Lusarreta, Vicente: Apuntes históricos sobre la Historia de Calanda, 1998, Zaragoza: Ayuntamiento de Calanda-Parroquia de la Esperanza de Calanda-Instituto de Estudios Turolenses.
- García Miralles, Manuel: Historia de Calanda, 1969, Valencia: Tipografía Artística Puertes.
Filmography[edit]
- 1966: Calanda. France. Dir.: Juan Luis Buñuel. Black and White. 21 min.
Gallery[edit]
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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza.
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Templo del Pilar.
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Convento del Desierto.
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Los Arcos.
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Arco de San Roque.
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Glorieta Oliva Gasque.
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El Humilladero.
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Pantano de Calanda.
Archaeology: Camino de la Vega de Albalate[edit]
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Camino de Albalate (1): Roman mosaic.
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Camino de Albalate (2): Roman mosaic, detail.
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Camino de Albalate (3): Glazed ceramic vessel.
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Camino de Albalate (4): Landmark memorial.
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