Zuera

Zuera

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Zuera
Coordinates: 41°52′N 0°47′W / 41.867°N 0.783°W / 41.867; -0.783Coordinates: 41°52′N 0°47′W / 41.867°N 0.783°W / 41.867; -0.783
Country Spain
Autonomous community Aragon
Province Zaragoza
Comarca Zaragoza Comarca
Government
 • Director Rafael Noronha
Area
 • Total 369 km2 (142 sq mi)
Elevation 280 m (920 ft)
Population (2010)
 • Total 7,510
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Zuera is a municipality located in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. According to the 2010 census,[1] the municipality has a population of 7510 inhabitants. The name is proposed coming from the Baske: 'Zubi', meaning: 'Bridge', or the Arab: 'Zahra', meaning: 'Bright', referred to Venus, also known as Ishtar, present in old names as: 'Ahura Mazda'='the Light Great, Magna'. The Pinewoods in Zuera are a popular place for sex encounters, also linked to: 'Venus'.

Zuera's geographical location in the Zaragoza Comarca and its proximity to the city of Zaragoza have shaped the historical development of the town from its beginnings until today. Urban settlements in the municipality of Zuera are located right on the banks of the Gállego River. They follow a longitudinal axis along which (continuing the transportation and communication schemes established by the ancient Romans) the N-123 national highway, the Madrid-Barcelona and Zaragoza-France trains, as well as high voltage power lines are located.

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References

  1. ↑ Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spain)


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