Fraga (Spanish: [ˈfɾaɣa] ; Catalan: [ˈfɾaɣɛ]) is the major town of the comarca of Bajo Cinca (Catalan: Baix Cinca) in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain. It is located by the river Cinca. According to the 2014 census,[2] the municipality has a population of 14,926 inhabitants.

King Alfonso I of Aragon died at its walls in 1134 while trying to conquer it during the Battle of Fraga. It was conquered from the Moors by the Count Ramon Berenguer IV of Barcelona in 1149.

The local language, called Fragatí, is western Catalan.

Historically, there was a Jewish community in Fraga. Jews in Fraga enjoyed civil rights under Muslim rule, which was not always the case in other historical Spanish Jewish communities. They were given autonomy, including the right to defend themselves against attacks and the right to elect their representatives. The community ceased to exist due to the expulsion of the Muslims and Jews in 1492.[3]

History

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Historical pictures

Sights

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Historical pictures

During the Spanish Civil War, the town participated in the Spanish revolution and was collectivised by the CNT.[4]

Demography

Population evolution along the years

Population trend between 1991 and 2018
1991 1996 2001 2004 2006 2013 2018
11491 11783 12100 13035 13191 14834 14979

Notable People

See also

References

  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. ^ Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)
  3. ^ "Fraga". Jewish Virtual Library. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  4. ^ Leval, Gaston (1975). Collectives in the Spanish revolution. London: Freedom Press.


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