Calanda, Spain

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 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.

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)

Demographics

Demographic evolution of Calanda between 1716 and 2007
2007	2004	2001	1996	1991	1908	1901	1824	1771	1716
3897	3598	3474	3596	3552	4408	3876	2456	2160	1258

Geography

Located in the Lower Aragon region, it is 128 km from the provincial capital. The relief of the municipality is formed by the foothills of the Iberian System, to which belong the Mountain range of Peñas Blancas (669 m) and the Ginebrosa mountain range (835 m), both located to the south and southeast and separated by the Calanda reservoir. To the north it connects with the valley of the Guadalope River, which crosses the territory receiving the waters of the Guadalopillo River. Also noteworthy is the leafy pine forest of the Calanda Desert, located to the northwest of the town. The altitude ranges between 835 m (Sierra de la Ginebrosa) and 380 m on the banks of the Guadalope River. The town is 466 m above sea level.

Climate

Calanda has a cold semi-arid climate on the Köppen climate classification (BSk) with cool to mild winters and hot summers. Temperatures below and temperatures above are common during the winter and the summer, respectively. Precipitation is generally low, being well distributed throughout the year, although there is an increase during spring. The city has higher average annual temperatures due to its lower altitude compared to other areas in the province of Teruel, which have lower temperatures due to their higher altitude.

See also

• Miracle of Calanda

Sister cities

• Template:Flagicon Frouzins, France

Bibliography

• 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

• 1966: Calanda. France. Dir.: Juan Luis Buñuel. Black and White. 21 min.

Gallery

• Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza.
  Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza.
• Templo del Pilar.
  Templo del Pilar.
• Convento del Desierto.
  Convento del Desierto.
• Los Arcos.
  Los Arcos.
• Arco de San Roque.
  Arco de San Roque.
• Glorieta Oliva Gasque.
  Glorieta Oliva Gasque.
• El Humilladero.
  El Humilladero.
• Pantano de Calanda.
  Pantano de Calanda.

Archaeology: Camino de la Vega de Albalate

• Roman villa of Camino de Albalate

• Camino de Albalate (1): Roman mosaic.
  Camino de Albalate (1): Roman mosaic.
• Camino de Albalate (2): Roman mosaic, detail.
  Camino de Albalate (2): Roman mosaic, detail.
• Camino de Albalate (3): Glazed ceramic vessel.
  Camino de Albalate (3): Glazed ceramic vessel.
• Camino de Albalate (4): Landmark memorial.
  Camino de Albalate (4): Landmark memorial.

See also

• List of municipalities in Teruel

External links

• Calanda
• CBC Calanda

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