Alagón, Zaragoza

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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
Flag of Alagón
Coat of arms of Alagón
Alagón is located in Aragon
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Alagón is located in Spain
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Alagón is located in Europe
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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
ProvinceZaragoza
ComarcaRibera Alta del Ebro
Area
 • Total24.22 km2 (9.35 sq mi)
Elevation
235 m (771 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total7,094
 • Density290/km2 (760/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+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

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  • Jesús Angoy, (born 22 May 1966) is a Spanish retired association football goalkeeper, who also played as a placekicker in American football.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. ^ "Alagón, Spain". Jewish Virtual Library. Retrieved 25 June 2024.