Ateca
Ateca, Spain | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 41°20′N 1°47′W / 41.333°N 1.783°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Aragon |
| Province | Zaragoza |
| Municipality | Ateca |
| Area | |
• Total | 84 km2 (32 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 1,793 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (55/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | http://www.aytoateca.es/ |
Ateca is a municipality located in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. At the time of the 2015 census (INE), the municipality had a population of 1,969.
The River Jalón is joined by the River Piedra and the River Manubles at Ateca.
The town was home to a Cadbury factory, until it closed down in 2013.
Ateca is twinned with Lézat-sur-Lèze in France. The Seat Ateca SUV takes its name from this area.