Alcabón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alcabón, Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | ||
| Province | Toledo | ||
| Municipality | Alcabón | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 8.02 km2 (3.10 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 534 m (1,752 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 669 | ||
| • Density | 83.42/km2 (216.05/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
45523
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| Area code(s) | 925 | ||
| Website | www.alcabon.es | ||
Alcabón is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Toledo, which is part of the Castile-La Mancha region. In 2022, about 743 people lived there.
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What's in a Name?
The name "Alcabón" comes from the Arabic language. It might mean "the cove." People think it got its name because there were some old farmhouses nearby. That's why it was once called "Alcabón Homes."
Where is Alcabón?
Alcabón is in an area called Torrijos. It is next to other towns like Santo Domingo-Caudilla, Carmena, and Santa Olalla. All these towns are in the Toledo province.
Alcabón Through Time
Early Days
We know that Alcabón has been around since at least 1095. In 1156, King Alfonso VII of Castile gave the town to Count Nuño Petriz. The count then traded the Alcabón castle to the archbishop of Toledo, Don Juan. He got another piece of land in return.
Royal Connections
Later, in 1179, Queen Eleanor of England gave Alcabón to a special chapel. This chapel was called St. Thomas Cantuariense. It was inside the Santa Maria de Toledo cathedral. Alcabón stayed with the chapel until 1482. Then, it was sold to Gutierre de Cardenas, who was the first Duke of Maqueda.
Tough Times
During the War of Spanish Independence, Alcabón faced a difficult period. The French army thought Spanish soldiers were hiding in the town. Because of this, they attacked and damaged Alcabón.
Who Runs Alcabón?
The town of Alcabón is led by a mayor. The list below shows who has been the mayor over the years.
| Term | Mayor | Political Party |
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| 1979–1983 | Longinos García Gutiérrez | Independiente |
| 1983–1987 | Longinos García Gutiérrez |  PP AP/PDP/UL |
| 1987–1991 | José Antonio Rodríguez Garrido | 
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| 1991–1995 | José Antonio Rodríguez Garrido |
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| 1995–1999 | José Antonio Rodríguez Garrido |
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| 1999–2003 | José Antonio Rodríguez Garrido |
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| 2003–2007 | María Rubí Rodríguez del Pozo |
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| 2007–2011 | José Antonio Rodríguez Garrido |
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| 2011–2015 | Julio Jesús Gonzalo Valverde |  PP |
| 2015–2019 | José Antonio Rodríguez Garrido |
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| 2019–2023 | Jose Agustín Congosto del Cerro |  PP |
| 2023– | n/d | n/d |
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Alcabón has changed over time. This chart shows how the population has grown and shrunk through the years.
| Vertical bar chart demographic of Alcabón between 1842 and 2022 |
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| Population evolution according to the Instituto Nacional de Estadística. |
Cool Places to Visit
Alcabón has some interesting old buildings and places to see.
- The Virgen de la Aurora Hermitage is a small, special church. It was built in 1606 and is very important to the local people.
- The St. Thomas Cantuariense Church and Rollo de Justicia are also worth seeing. The Rollo de Justicia has cool columns with unique decorations.
- The Alcabón Mill Museum of Oil and Wine is a very old mill from the 16th century. Some parts of it might even be from the time when Arabs ruled Spain (8th to 11th century). It's thought to be one of the oldest and most complete mills still around today.
Fun Festivals
Alcabón celebrates a few special days each year.
- September 8th is a big day. It's the town's main festival, honoring the Virgin of la Aurora.
- December 29th is another important day. It celebrates Saint Thomas of Canterbury.
See also
In Spanish: Alcabón para niños
