Alagón | |
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municipality | |
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Coordinates: 41°46′N 1°07′W / 41.767°N 1.117°W / 41.767; -1.117 | |
Country | Spain |
Autonomous community | Aragon |
Province | Zaragoza |
Comarca | Ribera Alta del Ebro |
Area | |
• Total | 24.22 km (9.35 sq mi) |
Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 7,094 |
• Density | 290/km (760/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Alagón is a municipality located in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. According to the 2009 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 7195 inhabitants.
Historically, there was once a Jewish community living in Alagón, dating to the time period of Muslim rule. However, in 1492, with the expulsion of the Jews, the community was decimated.
Notable people
- Jesús Angoy (born 22 May 1966) is a Spanish retired association football goalkeeper, who also played as a placekicker in American football.
See also
References
- Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- "Alagón, Spain". Jewish Virtual Library. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
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