Es Castell

Es Castell
Municipality
Cales Fonts
Cales Fonts
Flag of Es Castell
Flag
Coat of arms of Es Castell
Coat of arms
Location of Es Castell in Menorca
Location of Es Castell in Menorca
Es Castell is located in Minorca
Es Castell
Es Castell
Location in Menorca
Es Castell is located in Balearic Islands
Es Castell
Es Castell
Es Castell (Balearic Islands)
Es Castell is located in Spain
Es Castell
Es Castell
Es Castell (Spain)
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
ProvinceBalearic Islands
IslandMenorca
Government
 • MayorJoana Escandell Salom (PP)
Area
 • Total
11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
7,348
 • Density630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2))
Postal code
07720
Area code+34 (Spain) + 971 (Baleares)
WebsiteTown 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.

  • Municipalities of Menorca
    Municipalities of Menorca
  • Es Castell town hall
    Es Castell town hall
  • Son Granot
    Son Granot
  • Sunrise at Cala Corb
    Sunrise at Cala Corb

References

  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.

39°52′43″N 4°17′24″E / 39.87861°N 4.29000°E / 39.87861; 4.29000


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