Alaior

Article summary

Alaior ( , , ; previously in ) is a municipality located in the eastern part of the island of Menorca, in the Balearic Islands, Spain. The municipality seat is situated 12 kilometres from the island's capital, Mahón. Established following the Catalan-Aragonese conquest, Alaior is well known for its cheesemaking and shoe manufacturing. As of 2024, the municipality had a population of 10,158 and encompasses several localities, including the coastal resorts of Cala En Porter and Son Bou.

Key claims

1. area: 109.9 km² — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of establishment: 1304 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. population: 9,686 residents — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the area is "109.9 km²". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of establishment is "1304". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the population is "9,686 residents". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
6. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1378922756