Alustante facts for kids
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Alustante
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 Alustante
Location in Province of Guadalajara
Alustante
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
Alustante
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | ||
| Province | Guadalajara | ||
| Comarca | Señorío de Molina-Alto Tajo | ||
| Judicial district | Molina de Aragón | ||
| Commonwealth | Real Señorío de Molina y su Tierra and La Sierra | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 93.59 km2 (36.14 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,410 m (4,630 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 157 | ||
| • Density | 1.678/km2 (4.345/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Alustantino-a | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
19320
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| Dialing code | 978 | ||
Alustante is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Guadalajara, which is part of the Castile-La Mancha region. In 2018, about 157 people lived there.
Alustante is in the southeast of the Guadalajara province. It is about 190 kilometers (118 miles) from the capital city, Guadalajara. It is also close to other cities like Teruel and Cuenca.
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What is Alustante's Altitude?
Alustante is high up in the mountains. It is 1,404 meters (4,606 feet) above sea level. Some of its highest points are even taller. These include the Peak of Valdefuentes (1,747m) and Los Arrieros fountains (1,787m).
How is Alustante Governed?
Historically, Alustante was part of a group of towns called the Sesma of La Serranía. This group belonged to the Royal Community of Molina de Aragón. Even today, they still hold meetings twice a year in Molina City. Since 1970, Alustante and Motos have worked together as one local council.
Where is Alustante Located?
Alustante's area is about 62.21 square kilometers (24 square miles). It shares borders with several other towns. To the north are Piqueras, Adobes, and Tordesilos. To the east are Ródenas and Motos. To the south, it borders Orihuela del Tremedal and Orea. To the west, it borders Alcoroches.
The town is in the northeast part of the Albarracín Mountain Ranges. These mountains are part of the Iberian Mountains.
What is the Climate Like?
Alustante has a typical high mountain climate. This means it is cold and wet from September to June. Winters often have a lot of snow. Summers are usually dry and hot.
Alustante and the Natural Park
Since the late 1990s, a large part of Alustante has been included in the Natural Park of the Upper Tajo. This park is managed by the government of the Castile-La Mancha region.
What are Alustante's Connections?
Alustante is very close to the Aragón region. Because of this, many people from Alustante rely on services there. For example, students often finish their schooling in Cella or Teruel.
People in Alustante also have strong connections with the province of Teruel. They often do business and shop there. Even their phone numbers use the Teruel area code, 978. Most of Guadalajara province uses 949.
The city of Molina is also important to Alustante. People often go there to shop or to take care of official business.
What is Alustante's Population?
In 2008, Alustante had 236 residents. However, the population usually drops to about 160 people in the winter. Since the 1980s, many people who grew up in Alustante but moved away often come back for weekends or holidays. Many people from Valencia visit, which adds to the town's population.
People from other big cities like Zaragoza, Guadalajara, Barcelona, or Madrid also spend weekends in Alustante. Students studying in Guadalajara, Teruel, or Molina de Aragón often return home to Alustante on weekends to be with their families.
What is Alustante's Economy?
The economy of Alustante mainly relies on two things: farming and timber. Timber means cutting down trees for wood. Many people who visit Alustante on weekends or holidays have also helped the economy. They have created jobs in construction and public services.
Currently, Alustante has several businesses. There are four farms that raise sheep. There are also two building companies and one stone factory. You can find a building supply store, two timber factories, and two food shops. The town also has a bar, a butcher's shop, and three rural homes for visitors.
See also
In Spanish: Alustante para niños
