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Comarcas Of Aragon
Here is a list of the administrative ''comarcas'' (counties) in the autonomous community of Aragon in Spain. They were officially delimited in 1999, with substantial changes over a previously proposed division. See also *Comarcal council *Comarcas of Spain See also lists of municipalities in Aragon by province: * List of municipalities in Huesca *List of municipalities in Teruel *List of municipalities in Zaragoza This is a list of the municipalities in the province of Zaragoza (Saragossa in English) in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. There are 293 municipalities in the province. See also List of Aragonese comarcas. See also * Geography of ... References External links Comarcas of Aragonand legal links about their creation. Comarcal division, basic data (Aragonese Statistical Institute) {{Comarcas of Spain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comarcas Of Spain
In Spain, a ''comarca'' (, sing. ''comarca'') is either a traditional territorial division without any formal basis, or a group of municipalities, legally defined by an autonomous community for the purpose of providing common local government services. In English, a comarca is equivalent to a district, county, area or zone. Legally defined comarcas The large majority of legally defined comarcas are in Catalonia (42) and Aragon (33)), and are regulated by law and are governed by a comarcal council with specified powers. There are seven comarcas formally registered in Basque Country and one in Castile and León. In Andalusia and Asturias, comarcas are defined by law but lack any defined function. Informal comarcas In other regions, comarcas are traditional or historical or in some cases, contemporary creations designed for tourism promotions. In some other cases (e.g. La Carballeda) a comarca may correspond to a natural area, like a valley, river basin and mountainous area, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huesca
Huesca (; an, Uesca) is a city in north-eastern Spain, within the autonomous community of Aragon. It is also the capital of the Spanish province of the same name and of the comarca of Hoya de Huesca. In 2009 it had a population of 52,059, almost a quarter of the total population of the province. The city is one of the smallest provincial capitals in Spain. Huesca celebrates its main festival, the ''Fiestas de San Lorenzo'', in honor of Saint Lawrence, from the 9th to the 15th of August. History Huesca dates from pre-Roman times, and was once known as Bolskan in the ancient Iberian language. It was once the capital of the Vescetani, in the north of Hispania Tarraconensis, on the road from Tarraco (modern Tarragona) and Ilerda (modern Lleida) to Caesaraugusta (modern Zaragoza). During Roman times, the city was known as Osca, and was a Roman colony under the rule of Quintus Sertorius, who made Osca his base. The city minted its own coinage and was the site of a prestigious sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarazona
Tarazona is a town and municipality in the Tarazona y el Moncayo comarca, province of Zaragoza, in Aragon, Spain. It is the capital of the Tarazona y el Moncayo Aragonese comarca. It is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tarazona. History During the Roman era, Tarazona was a prosperous city whose inhabitants were full Roman citizens; it was known as ''Turiaso''. The city declined after the fall of the Roman Empire, and later became a Muslim town in the 8th century. It was conquered in 1119 by Alfonso I of Aragon and became the seat of the diocese of Tarazona. Construction on Tarazona Cathedral first began in the 12th century in the French Gothic style, and it was consecrated in 1232. After the crucifixion of Alfonso I, Tarazona became a town situated on the frontiers between Castile, Navarre, and Aragon, and was thus of strategic importance. During centuries of Arabic rule, the city's population was diverse, and Christians, Jews, and Muslims lived toge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarazona Y El Moncayo
Tarazona y el Moncayo is a comarca in the Province of Zaragoza, within the Aragon region of northeastern Spain. Geography Tarazona is the capital of and most important city in the Comarca of Tarazona y el Moncayo. The comarca is located at the western side of Aragon, bordering the autonomous community of Navarre, the Province of Soria in Castile and León, and the autonomous community and province of La Rioja. The majestic Moncayo Massif dominates the landscape and gives its name to the comarca. Its highest summit is the highest point in the 500 km long Sistema Ibérico range. Municipalities Municipalities within the Comarca of Tarazona y el Moncayo include: *Alcalá de Moncayo *Añón de Moncayo * El Buste * Los Fayos * Grisel * Litago * Lituénigo *Malón *Novallas *San Martín de la Virgen de Moncayo *Santa Cruz de Moncayo *Tarazona *Torrellas *Trasmoz * Vera de Moncayo * Vierlas See also *Moncayo Massif *Comarcas of Aragon Climate The climate is dry, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sariñena
Sariñena is a municipality in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain. It is located in the Monegros comarca, near the Sierra de Alcubierre range. The Baroque monastery of Nuestra Señora de las Fuentes is located in the municipal term. Villages *Sariñena town *La Cartuja de Monegros *Lastanosa *La Masadera *Pallaruelo de Monegros *San Juan del Flumen Twin towns * Mézin Mézin (; oc, Mesin) is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, south-western France. It is part of the arrondissement of Nerac. Geography The Auzoue flows into the Gélise in the commune. The Gélise forms most ..., France References External links Sariñena in Pueblos-España.org [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monegros
Los Monegros is a comarca in Aragon, Spain. It is located within the provinces of Zaragoza and Huesca. The area is prone to chronic droughts, and much of the area is a natural region made up of badlands. Los Monegros borders seven comarcas: Hoya de Huesca to the North; Somontano de Barbastro, Cinca Medio, and Bajo Cinca to the East; Zaragoza to the West; and Ribera Baja del Ebro and Bajo Aragón-Caspe to the South. General information The Sierra de Alcubierre mountain chain crosses the comarca from Northwest to Southeast. Its maximum elevation is 822 meters, at the mountain called ''Oscuro''. The climate is semiarid, with scarce rainfall and high temperatures in the autumn. The area has numerous saltwater and freshwater lakes, including the Lake of Sariñena and the Lake of la Playa. The area's cultural heritage includes several historical monasteries, including the Monasterio de Santa María de Sigena and the Charterhouse of Las Fuentes. In December 2007, the local governmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fraga
Fraga (; ) is the major town of the ''comarca'' of Bajo Cinca ( ca, Baix Cinca) in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain. It is located by the river Cinca. According to the 2014 census, Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) the municipality has a population of 14,926 inhabitants. King Alfonso I of Aragon died at its walls in 1134 while trying to conquer it during the Battle of Fraga. It was conquered from the Moors by the Count Ramon Berenguer IV of Barcelona in 1149. The local dialect, called ''Fragatí'', is a variant of Catalan. History File:Vista occidental de la ciudad de Fraga.png, Plan of western view of Fraga circa 1779 by Bernardo Espinalt y García File:Villa Fortunatus - Vista del ala sur.jpg, File:Fraga_-_Antigua_puerta_de_entrada_a_las_murallas.JPG, File:Torre dels Frares.jpg, File:Fraga - Portal románico de la iglesia de san Pedro.JPG, Sights File:Fraga - Capitel de la portada de la iglesia de san Pedro.JPG, File:Zaragoza - Museo - Villa Fortunat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bajo Cinca/Baix Cinca
Bajo Cinca () or Baix Cinca (; an, Cinca Baxa, ) is a comarca in eastern Aragon, Spain. It is named after river Cinca. This comarca is located in the southeastern corner of the Huesca province. The administrative capital is Fraga, with 13,592 inhabitants the largest town of the comarca. Bajo Cinca/Baix Cinca borders La Litera/La Llitera, Cinca Medio, Monegros and Bajo Aragón-Caspe/Baix Aragó-Casp in Aragon and Segrià and Ribera d'Ebre in Catalonia. This comarca belongs to the Catalan-speaking strip in eastern Aragon known as La Franja and some municipal terms of Bajo Cinca/Baix Cinca are part of the historical region of Lower Aragon. Municipal terms The region includes the municipalities of Ballobar (Vallobar), Belver de Cinca (Bellver de Cinca), Candasnos, Chalamera (Xalamera), Fraga, Mequinenza (Mequinensa), Ontiñena (Ontinyena), Osso de Cinca (Ossó de Cinca), Torrente de Cinca (Torrent de Cinca), Velilla de Cinca (Vilella de Cinca) and Zaidín (Saidí). The 11 muni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binéfar
Binéfar (, ca, Binèfar) is a municipality located in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain. According to the 2008 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 9,288 inhabitants. It is the home of the children's theatre group "''Los Titiriteros de Binéfar''". Notable people * Agustín Abadía Agustín Abadía Plana (; born 15 April 1962) is a Spanish former professional football left midfielder and manager. Blessed with few technical skills but a tremendous hard-worker,Municipalities in the Province of Huesca {{huesca-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamarite De Litera
Tamarite de Litera, ca, Tamarit de Llitera, is the first major town of the ''comarca'' of La Litera in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain. According to the 2014 census, Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) the municipality has a population of 14,926 inhabitants. It is the capital of the ''comarca'' of La Litera. Villages *Tamarite de Litera. * Algayón. *La Melusa. History The town was reconquered from the Moors by Alfonso I of Aragon in 1107. Famous natives * Fernando Aranda, former motorcycle champion. * Dolores Cabrera y Heredia See also *La Franja La Franja (; "The Strip"; an, Francha ) is the area of Catalan-speaking territories of eastern Aragon bordering Catalonia, in Spain. It literally means ''"the strip"'' and can also more properly be called (Aragonese Strip), (Western Strip) or ... References Municipalities in the Province of Huesca {{huesca-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Litera/La Llitera
La Litera () or La Llitera () ( an, A Litera) is an Aragonese comarca in the south-east of the province of Huesca. Its cultural capital is Tamarite de Litera, its administrative capital is Binefar and it borders the comarques of Ribagorza, Somontano de Barbastro, Cinca Medio, Bajo Cinca in Aragon and Noguera and Segrià in Catalonia. Its west half side belongs to the Catalan-speaking strip in eastern Aragon known as La Franja. Municipal terms List of villages on the comarca. The Catalan version of the names of the towns are in brackets: *Albelda *Alcampell (El Campell) *Altorricón (El Torricó) *Azanuy-Alins (Sanui i Alins) *Baélls (Baells) *Baldellou (Valldellou) *Binéfar (Binèfar) *Camporrélls (Camporrells) *Castillonroy (Castellonroi) *Esplús *Peralta de Calasanz (Peralta de Calassanç) *San Esteban de Litera (Sant Esteve de Llitera) *Tamarite de Litera Tamarite de Litera, ca, Tamarit de Llitera, is the first major town of the ''comarca'' of La Litera in the provin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monzón
Monzón is a small city and municipality in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. Its population was 17,176 as of 2014. It is in the northeast (specifically the Cinca Medio district of the province of Huesca) and adjoins the rivers Cinca and Sosa. Historical overview Prehistory and Old Age The first signs of constant human occupation in the area of Monzón come from Neolithic. There have been found some archaeological remains of that era on the deposits Sosiles Altos and Peña Lucas. Most vestiges of civilization come from the Bronze Age, where it is assumed that people settled in the area between the rivers Cinca, Sosa and clamor. The ilergetes were the people occupying these areas, who were defeated in the 3rd century BC, producing the Romanization of the area from the 2nd century BC. In the hills of the Ermita de la Alegría (the shrine of Joy) and the cells were found remains of Roman dwellings, being this area a key point in the connections from the cities of Caesarau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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