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Brihuega
City and Municipality
Brihuega Ayuntamiento.jpg
Flag of Brihuega
Flag
 Coat of arms of Brihuega
Coat of arms
Brihuega is located in Province of Guadalajara
Brihuega
Brihuega
Location in Province of Guadalajara
Brihuega is located in Castilla-La Mancha
Brihuega
Brihuega
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
Brihuega is located in Spain
Brihuega
Brihuega
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Castilla-La Mancha
Province Guadalajara
Comarca La Alcarria
Municipality Brihuega
Area
 • Total 296.41 km2 (114.44 sq mi)
Elevation
920 m (3,020 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 2,399
 • Density 8.0935/km2 (20.962/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Climate Cfb

Brihuega is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, Spain. According to the 2007 census (INE), the municipality had a population of 2,835 inhabitants.

In 1710 a hard-fought battle took place in the township between Lord Stanhope's troops and the Franco-Spanish army during the War of the Spanish Succession. The town was also the scene of violent battles during the Battle of Guadalajara in the Spanish Civil War.

Gallery

  • Brihuega Arco de Cozagon2

    Cozagón Arch

  • Brihuega Iglesia de San Felipe Entrance2

    San Felipe Church

  • Brihuega Plaza de Toros

    Bullring

  • Brihuega Ayuntamiento

    Town Hall

  • Brihuega Cuevas Arabes

    Arab Caves

  • Brihuega Puerta de la Cadena

    Cadena Gate

  • Brihuega Muralla2

    Ancient Brihuega's City Walls

Mayors

  • Adela de la Torre de Lope (2007–2015)

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Brihuega para niños

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