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.
Alagón | |
|---|---|
municipality | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Alagón  Alagón  Alagón | |
| Coordinates: 41°46′N 1°07′W | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Aragon |
| Province | Zaragoza |
| Comarca | Ribera Alta del Ebro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.22 km2 (9.35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,094 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (760/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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.[2]
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
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