Es Castell

Es Castell (formerly Villacarlos) 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.

Es Castell
Municipality
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Location in Menorca
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Es Castell (Balearic Islands)
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Es Castell (Spain)
Coordinates: 39°52′49″N 4°17′27″E
Country Spain
Autonomous Community Balearic Islands
ProvinceBalearic Islands
IslandMenorca
Government
 • MayorJosep Lluís Camps Pons (PP)
Area
 • Total11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total7,348
 • Density630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2))
Postal code
07720
Area code(s)+34 (Spain) + 971 (Baleares)
WebsiteTown Hall
  • Municipalities of Menorca
  • Es Castell town hall
  • Son Granot
  • Sunrise at Cala Corb
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References
  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.


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