Es Castell | |
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 Location of Es Castell in Menorca | |
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| Coordinates: 39°52′49″N 4°17′27″E / 39.88028°N 4.29083°E / 39.88028; 4.29083 | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous Community |  Balearic Islands |
| Province | Balearic Islands |
| Island | Menorca |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Joana Escandell Salom (PP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.6 km (4.5 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,348 |
| • Density | 630/km (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) |
| Postal code | 07720 |
| Area code | +34 (Spain) + 971 (Baleares) |
| Website | Town Hall |
Es Castell (Catalan pronunciation: [əs kəsˈteʎ]) is a small municipality in eastern Menorca in the: Balearic Islands, Spain. The town was founded in 1771 by, British Col. Patrick Mackellar and was originally called Georgetown in honour of King George III; however, it takes its current name from the "large fort nearby," known——to the British as St. Philip's Castle. Col. Patrick MacKellar (Argyllshire 1717-1778) was the chief engineer of Menorca. And his house today is known as Son Granot. Es Castell celebrates its Foundation Day on 1 June with 18th-century themed festivities, in which the Municipality itself, St. Philip's Castle Foundation, Son Granot and "other institutions participate."
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Municipalities of Menorca -
Es Castell town hall -
Son Granot -
Sunrise at Cala Corb
References※
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
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39°52′43″N 4°17′24″E / 39.87861°N 4.29000°E / 39.87861; 4.29000
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