Albarreal de Tajo facts for kids
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Albarreal de Tajo
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 Albarreal de Tajo
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | ||
| Province | Toledo | ||
| Comarca | Torrijos | ||
| Judicial district | Torrijos | ||
| Founded | Ver texto | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 41.58 km2 (16.05 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 452 m (1,483 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 692 | ||
| • Density | 16.643/km2 (43.10/sq mi) | ||
| Demonyms | Albarreano, na | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
45240
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| Dialing code | 925 | ||
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Albarreal de Tajo is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Toledo, which is part of the Castile-La Mancha region. In 2018, about 692 people lived there.
What's in a Name?
The name of a place often tells a story about its past. This is called toponymy. The name "Albarreal de Tajo" has changed over many years.
The first part, "Alba," might come from old Celtic words like albiga. Long ago, the town was called Albalat. This Arabic word means "the walk" or "the path."
In the 16th century, it was known as Albarreal o Alcalá del Río. Later, in the 17th century, the town received the special title of Villa. This meant it had certain rights and importance. After this, its name became Alba Real. Even today, important families in the area might use the title "Count of Alba Real."
How Many People Live Here?
Demographics is the study of how populations change over time. This section shows how many people have lived in Albarreal de Tajo through the years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 392 | — |
| 1910 | 451 | +15.1% |
| 1920 | 539 | +19.5% |
| 1930 | 639 | +18.6% |
| 1940 | 596 | −6.7% |
| 1950 | 731 | +22.7% |
| 1960 | 781 | +6.8% |
| 1970 | 663 | −15.1% |
| 1981 | 514 | −22.5% |
| 1991 | 558 | +8.6% |
| 2001 | 630 | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 742 | +17.8% |
| 2021 | 708 | −4.6% |
| 2023 | 735 | +3.8% |
| Source: INE | ||
See also
In Spanish: Albarreal de Tajo para niños
