Barcience facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Barcience
municipality
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Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile-La Mancha
Province	Toledo
Municipality	Barcience
Area
• Total	19 km2 (7 sq mi)
Elevation	513 m (1,683 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	856
• Density	45.1/km2 (116.7/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Barcience 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 growing community.

A Glimpse into Barcience's Past

Barcience has a long and interesting history. Long ago, the village was given to a powerful family called the House of Silva by King Henry IV of Castile. This happened many centuries ago.

One of the most famous landmarks in Barcience is its old castle. The Castle of Barcience was built in the 1400s by the counts of Cifuentes. Their family symbol was a lion! Later, in the 1500s, the castle was even used for cannons and other big guns.

Remains of the 'Castle of Barcience'. It was built in the 15th century by the counts of Cifuentes, whose emblem was the lion. It was used for artillery in the 16th century.

How Many People Live in Barcience?

Demographics is a fancy word for studying how many people live in a place and how the population changes over time. Barcience has seen its population change quite a bit throughout history.

For many years, the number of people living in Barcience was quite small. However, in recent times, more and more people have chosen to make Barcience their home. This means the town is growing!

Here's a look at how the population has changed over the years:

Learn More About Barcience

If you want to discover even more about Barcience, there are resources available. You can find information in Spanish, which might help you learn more about this interesting municipality.