Almorox facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Almorox
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Country | Spain | |
Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | |
Province | Toledo | |
Municipality | Almorox | |
Area | ||
• Total | 65 km2 (25 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 533 m (1,749 ft) | |
Population
(2018)
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• Total | 2,159 | |
• Density | 33.22/km2 (86.0/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Website | http://www.almorox.es |
Almorox is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Toledo in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It's a place with a rich history and a friendly community. In 2018, about 2,159 people lived there.
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History of Almorox
Ancient Buildings
The old church of San Cristóbal is a very important building in Almorox. It was built a long time ago, in the 1500s! This means it's over 500 years old and has seen many changes in the town.
The Old Railway Line
Imagine a time when trains were a big deal! In the late 1800s, a train line was built from Madrid all the way to Almorox. This was a big step for the town, connecting it to the capital city. Even though there were plans to make the line longer, trains stopped coming to Almorox in 1966.
Population of Almorox
Understanding Demographics
Demographics is a fancy word for studying how many people live in a place. It also looks at how the number of people changes over time. This helps us understand how towns grow or shrink.
Population Changes Over Time
The table below shows how the number of people living in Almorox has changed over many years. You can see how the population went up and down at different times.
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Year | Pop. | ±% |
1900 | 2,422 | — |
1910 | 2,750 | +13.5% |
1920 | 2,809 | +2.1% |
1930 | 2,864 | +2.0% |
1940 | 2,678 | −6.5% |
1950 | 2,660 | −0.7% |
1960 | 2,644 | −0.6% |
1970 | 2,146 | −18.8% |
1981 | 2,169 | +1.1% |
1991 | 2,117 | −2.4% |
2001 | 2,171 | +2.6% |
2011 | 2,469 | +13.7% |
2021 | 2,318 | −6.1% |
2023 | 2,396 | +3.4% |
Source: INE |
See also
In Spanish: Almorox para niños