Alcolea de Tajo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alcolea de Tajo
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | |
| Province | Toledo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 61.49 km2 (23.74 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 340 m (1,120 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 797 | |
| • Density | 12.961/km2 (33.570/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Alcolea 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. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a city or a county.
In 2006, a count of people called a census showed that 843 people lived in Alcolea de Tajo. By 2018, the population was about 797 people.
About Alcolea de Tajo
Alcolea de Tajo is a quiet place in the heart of Spain. It is known for its peaceful surroundings. The town is situated near the Tagus River, which is called "Tajo" in Spanish. This is why the town's name includes "de Tajo."
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a local area that has its own government. This government helps manage things like local services and rules. Alcolea de Tajo is one of many municipalities in the province of Toledo.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Alcolea de Tajo has changed over many years. This is called demographics. Counting the population helps us understand how towns grow or shrink.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 636 | — |
| 1910 | 735 | +15.6% |
| 1920 | 715 | −2.7% |
| 1930 | 782 | +9.4% |
| 1940 | 935 | +19.6% |
| 1950 | 1,143 | +22.2% |
| 1960 | 1,210 | +5.9% |
| 1970 | 1,201 | −0.7% |
| 1981 | 866 | −27.9% |
| 1991 | 793 | −8.4% |
| 2001 | 772 | −2.6% |
| 2011 | 904 | +17.1% |
| 2021 | 843 | −6.7% |
| 2023 | 839 | −0.5% |
| Source:INE | ||
As you can see from the table, the population grew steadily for many years. It reached its highest point in 1960 with 1,210 people. After that, the number of people living there started to go down. This can happen when people move to bigger cities for work or other reasons. Recently, the population has stayed around 800 people.
Images for kids
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A view of Alcolea de Tajo.
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The coat of arms for Alcolea de Tajo.
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A map showing the location of Alcolea de Tajo.
See also
In Spanish: Alcolea de Tajo para niños
