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Calanda, Spain

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Country
  
Spain

Municipality
  
Calanda

Time zone
  
CET (UTC+1)

Population
  
3,920 (2014)

Province
  
Province of Teruel

Autonomous community
  
Aragon

Demonym(s)
  
Calandino

Area
  
112.2 km²

Local time
  
Monday 10:30 AM

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Weather
  
17°C, Wind W at 24 km/h, 53% Humidity

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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.

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Map of 44570 Calanda, Teruel, Spain

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.

Anarchists declare libertarian communism calanda spain 1936


Historic structures

  • 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)
  • Sister cities

  • Frouzins, France
  • Filmography

  • 1966: Calanda. France. Dir.: Juan Luis Buñuel. Black and White. 21 min.
  • Archaeology: Camino de la Vega de Albalate

  • Roman villa of Camino de Albalate
  • References

    Calanda, Spain Wikipedia