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Alhóndiga
Alhóndiga, Guadalajara, España, 2018-01-04, DD 15.jpg
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Coat of arms of Alhóndiga
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Alhóndiga is located in Province of Guadalajara
Alhóndiga
Alhóndiga
Location in Province of Guadalajara
Alhóndiga is located in Castilla-La Mancha
Alhóndiga
Alhóndiga
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
Alhóndiga is located in Spain
Alhóndiga
Alhóndiga
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castilla–La Mancha
Province Guadalajara
Area
 • Total 19.26 km2 (7.44 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 157
 • Density 8.152/km2 (21.11/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Alhóndiga is a small town, also known as a municipality, in Spain. It is located in the province of Guadalajara. This area is part of the Castilla–La Mancha region.

As of January 1, 2022, about 158 people lived in Alhóndiga. The town covers an area of 19.26 square kilometers. That's about 7.4 square miles.

History of Alhóndiga

Alhóndiga has a long and interesting history. It was one of the first places where the Knights Hospitaller settled. These were a group of knights who helped people and protected travelers. They were active south of the Sistema Central mountain range.

Early Beginnings

In the year 1170, Alhóndiga was given a special set of laws. These laws were called a fuero. A fuero was like a special charter that gave a town certain rights and freedoms. This was a big deal for the people living there.

At the same time, Alhóndiga was given to the Order of St. John. This is another name for the Knights Hospitaller. This event changed Alhóndiga's connection to the nearby town of Zorita. It became more independent.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Alhóndiga (Guadalajara) para niños

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