Belvís de la Jara facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Belvís de la Jara
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|
 |
|||
|
|||
Location in the province of Toledo
|
|||
 Belvís de la Jara
Location in Spain
|
|||
| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | ||
| Province | Toledo | ||
| Municipality | Belvís de la Jara | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 114 km2 (44 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
|
|||
| • Total | 1,529 | ||
| • Density | 13.41/km2 (34.74/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
.svg)
Belvís de la Jara is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Toledo, which is part of the Castile-La Mancha region. In 2023, about 1,492 people lived there.
Contents
Exploring Belvís de la Jara
Belvís de la Jara is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It is known for its quiet charm and natural surroundings. The town is situated in a beautiful part of Spain.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a town or city that has its own local government. This government helps manage things like local services and public spaces. Belvís de la Jara is one of many municipalities in the province of Toledo.
Where is Belvís de la Jara Located?
The town is in the northwest part of the province of Toledo. It is close to an area called Puerto Lasnuco. This location places it within the larger region of Castile-La Mancha.
People of Belvís de la Jara
The number of people living in Belvís de la Jara has changed over time. Studying these changes helps us understand the town's history.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Belvís de la Jara has varied throughout the years. For example, in 1950, over 5,000 people lived here. By 2023, the population was around 1,492. This shows a decrease in the number of residents over several decades.
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 3,492 | — |
| 1910 | 3,827 | +9.6% |
| 1920 | 3,957 | +3.4% |
| 1930 | 4,600 | +16.2% |
| 1940 | 4,439 | −3.5% |
| 1950 | 5,040 | +13.5% |
| 1960 | 4,913 | −2.5% |
| 1970 | 3,122 | −36.5% |
| 1981 | 2,062 | −34.0% |
| 1991 | 1,844 | −10.6% |
| 2001 | 1,700 | −7.8% |
| 2011 | 1,814 | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 1,543 | −14.9% |
| 2023 | 1,492 | −3.3% |
| Source: ISTAT | ||
Images for kids
-
The main square in Belvís de la Jara.
See also
In Spanish: Belvís de la Jara para niños
