Granja de Moreruela

Place in Castile and León, Spain
Official seal of Granja de Moreruela
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Country SpainAutonomous community Castile and LeónProvince ZamoraMunicipalityGranja de MoreruelaArea
 • Total41 km2 (16 sq mi)Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total280 • Density6.8/km2 (18/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Websitegranjademoreruela.net

Granja de Moreruela is a municipality located in the province of Zamora, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 337 inhabitants.[2]

Background

The Camino Sanabrés, a branch of the Way of Saint James, originates in the town.[3]

Historical buildings

Moreruela Abbey is the most important building located in this municipality. Dating from the 12th century, Moreruela Abbey is often claimed as the first monastery of the Cistercian Order in Spain.[4]

References

  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. ^ "Granja de Moreruela".
  3. ^ "Outeiro to Santiago". Caminos de Santiago.
  4. ^ "Moreruela Abbey".
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41°49′N 5°44′W / 41.817°N 5.733°W / 41.817; -5.733


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