Anguita facts for kids
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 Anguita
Location in Province of Guadalajara
Anguita
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
Anguita
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | |
| Province | Guadalajara | |
| Comarca | Sierra norte de Guadalajara | |
| Judicial district | Sigüenza | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 127.19 km2 (49.11 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,107 m (3,632 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 163 | |
| • Density | 1.282/km2 (3.319/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Anguiteños | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
19283
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Anguita is a small and historic town in Spain. It is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, which is part of the Castile-La Mancha region. In 2009, about 203 people lived here. Anguita is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and ancient history.
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Geography of Anguita
Anguita is found in the Sistema Ibérico mountain range, below the Sierra Ministra. The Tajuña River flows through this area. It also has smaller rivers like La Madre and Prado Creek.
Towns in Anguita Municipality
The municipality of Anguita includes several smaller towns. These are Aguilar de Anguita, Anguita itself, Padilla del Ducado, Santa María del Espino, and Villarejo de Medina.
Local Wildlife
The area around Anguita is home to special birds. An important group of Dupont's lark (Chersophilus duponti) lives here. These larks are known for their unique songs.
History of Anguita
The land around Anguita has been lived on for a very long time. There are signs of people living here since ancient times.
Ancient Settlements
Anguita has the remains of an old Roman army camp. It is also possible that a Celtiberian city was here even before the Romans. The Celtiberians were ancient people who lived in this part of Spain.
Medieval Times
During the time of al-Andalus, when parts of Spain were ruled by Muslims, Anguita was on the border. It was a frontier town between the Muslim-held lands and the Christian kingdoms to the north.
Modern History
An important event happened in Anguita in 1813. The first Diputation of Spain was signed here. A Diputation is like a local government or assembly.
Main Sights to See in Anguita
Anguita has many interesting places to visit. These sites show its long history and culture.
- Cigüeña Tower: This is an old tower that stands tall in the area.
- Roman Camp Remains: You can still see parts of the ancient Roman army camp.
- Castro del Hocincavero: This is an old fortified settlement. There are also other ruins nearby, like those in Aguilar de Anguita. In Aguilar de Anguita, you can find "El Altillo," which is the largest burial ground from this ancient culture.
- Saint Peter Church: This church shows two different styles of architecture. It has parts built in the Romanesque style and parts in the Gothic style.
- Virgen de la Lastra Hermitage: This is the biggest church building in the village. A hermitage is a small church or chapel.
- La Soledad Hermitage: This is a typical local hermitage, showing the traditional building style of the area.
See also
In Spanish: Anguita (Guadalajara) para niños
