Granja de Moreruela
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]
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province |  Zamora |
| Municipality | Granja de Moreruela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41 km2 (16 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 280 |
| • Density | 6.8/km2 (18/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | granjademoreruela.net |
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
- Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- "Granja de Moreruela".
- "Outeiro to Santiago". Caminos de Santiago.
- "Moreruela Abbey".
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