Alfamén is a municipality located in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. According to the 2016 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 1,466 inhabitants Its demonym is vena. This town is reputed for its Melons and watermelons.[2]

Alfamén, Spain
Flag of Alfamén, Spain
Coat of arms of Alfamén, Spain
Alfamén, Spain is located in Aragon
Alfamén, Spain
Alfamén, Spain
Alfamén, Spain is located in Spain
Alfamén, Spain
Alfamén, Spain
Alfamén, Spain is located in Europe
Alfamén, Spain
Alfamén, Spain
Coordinates: 41°26′N 1°15′W / 41.433°N 1.250°W / 41.433; -1.250
Country Spain
Autonomous community Aragon
ProvinceZaragoza
ComarcaCampo de Cariñena
Area
 • Total
102 km2 (39 sq mi)
Elevation
373 m (1,224 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
1,441
 • Density14/km2 (37/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

There are ruins of an ancient Iberian settlement in the Cabezo de Altomira hill, located about 4 km NE of the town.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. ^ Patrimonio de Alfamén
  3. ^ "Cabezo de Altomira en Alfamén, Yacimientos Arqueológicos". Archived from the original on 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
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