Albesa (Catalan pronunciation: [alˈβeza]) is a municipality in the comarca of Noguera, in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, Spain.
Albesa | |
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 Church of the Assumption, Albesa | |
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  Albesa Location in Catalonia | |
| Coordinates: 41°45′14″N 0°39′42″E / 41.75389°N 0.66167°E | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Community | Catalonia |
| Province | Lleida |
| Comarca | Noguera |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eugènia Puig-Gròs i Clua (AETS-AM) (2019)[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 37.6 km2 (14.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 314 m (1,030 ft) |
| Population (2018)[3] | |
• Total | 1,576 |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Albesans |
| Postal code | 25135 |
| Website | www |
In 1003 it was the seat of the battle of Albesa. The economy is mostly based on agriculture (fruit, potato, tomato), taking advantage of the presence of an acequia. Sights include the parish church of St. Mary (18th century), with a 14th-century retablo, and the remains of the ancient castle (conquered by the Christians in 1098) and of several ancient Roman villas.
Notable natives
edit- Fred Albesa, Commander, United States Navy.
- Ignasi Segarra i Banyeres, priest of Opus Dei prelature.
- Fermí Palau i Casellas, teacher, politician and poet.
References
edit- ^ "Ajuntament d'Albesa". Generalitat of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
- ^ "El municipi en xifres: Albesa". Statistical Institute of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
External links
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