Aldeanueva de Barbarroya facts for kids
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Aldeanueva de Barbarroya, Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | ||
| Province | Toledo | ||
| Municipality | Aldeanueva de Barbarroya | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 92 km2 (36 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 480 m (1,570 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 542 | ||
| • Density | 5.89/km2 (15.26/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Aldeanueva de Barbarroya is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Toledo. This area is part of the Castile-La Mancha region in central Spain. In 2018, a count of people living there, called a census, showed that 542 people lived in Aldeanueva de Barbarroya.
This town is close to another village named Puerto Lasnuco.
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About Aldeanueva de Barbarroya
Aldeanueva de Barbarroya is a quiet place in the heart of Spain. It is known for its peaceful surroundings. The town is part of the larger Toledo province. This province is famous for its history and culture.
Location and Geography
Aldeanueva de Barbarroya sits at an elevation of 480 meters (about 1,575 feet) above sea level. The municipality covers an area of 92 square kilometers. This is about 35.5 square miles. Its location in Castile-La Mancha means it has a typical Spanish climate.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It is a town or city and the land around it. Aldeanueva de Barbarroya is one of many municipalities in Spain. Each municipality has its own local government.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Aldeanueva de Barbarroya has changed a lot over the years. Looking at these numbers helps us understand the town's history. This information comes from the INE, which is Spain's national statistics office.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 1,715 | — |
| 1910 | 1,878 | +9.5% |
| 1920 | 2,126 | +13.2% |
| 1930 | 2,531 | +19.0% |
| 1940 | 2,616 | +3.4% |
| 1950 | 2,943 | +12.5% |
| 1960 | 2,752 | −6.5% |
| 1970 | 1,540 | −44.0% |
| 1981 | 1,024 | −33.5% |
| 1991 | 893 | −12.8% |
| 2001 | 804 | −10.0% |
| 2011 | 654 | −18.7% |
| 2021 | 495 | −24.3% |
| 2023 | 452 | −8.7% |
| Source: INE | ||
As you can see from the table, the population grew steadily until the mid-20th century. It reached its highest point in 1950 with 2,943 people. After that, the population started to decrease. By 2023, it was 452 people. This trend of decreasing population is common in many rural areas of Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Aldeanueva de Barbarroya para niños
