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Municipality in Balearic Islands, SpainEs CastellMunicipalityCales Fonts FlagCoat of armsLocation of Es Castell in MenorcaEs CastellLocation in MenorcaShow map of MinorcaEs CastellEs Castell (Balearic Islands)Show map of Balearic IslandsEs CastellEs Castell (Spain)Show map of SpainCoordinates: 39°52′49″N 4°17′27″E / 39.88028°N 4.29083°E / 39.88028; 4.29083Country SpainAutonomous Community Balearic IslandsProvinceBalearic IslandsIslandMenorcaGovernment • MayorJoana Escandell Salom (PP)Area • Total11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi)Population (2025-01-01) • Total7,774 • Density670/km2 (1,740/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2))Postal code07720Area 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.