Mequinenza

Mequinenza (Spanish: [mekiˈnenθa]) or Mequinensa (Catalan: [məkiˈnɛnsə]) is a town and municipality of the province of Zaragoza, in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. It is located beside the river Segre, close to its confluence with the river Ebro between the Mequinenza Dam and Riba-roja reservoir.

Mequinenza
Mequinenza
Mequinensa
Mequinenza
Location in Aragon
Mequinenza
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 41°22′0″N 0°18′0″E
CountrySpain
Community Aragon
ProvinceZaragoza
ComarcaBajo Cinca/Baix Cinca
Area
  Total307.2 km2 (118.6 sq mi)
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total2,301
  Density7.5/km2 (19/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitemequinensa.com

Its reservoir, known also as Mar de Aragón, built between 1957 and 1964, has a capacity of 1,530,000,000 m³ and is one of the largest in the country. It has a regatta field for rowing and canoeing considered one of the best in Europe for its excellent accessibility and its stable level of water. San Blas and Santa Águeda Festivities take place in February and are considered a Festival of Tourist Interest in Aragon.

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