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Carriches
Town Hall
Town Hall
Flag of Carriches
Flag
Coat of arms of Carriches
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile-La Mancha
Province Toledo
Municipality Carriches
Area
 • Total 19 km2 (7 sq mi)
Elevation
553 m (1,814 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 271
 • Density 14.3/km2 (36.9/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Carriches is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Toledo. This area is part of the Castile-La Mancha region in Spain. In 2006, about 296 people lived here.

Understanding Carriches: A Spanish Municipality

Carriches is a municipality, which is like a local government area in Spain. It has its own local council and mayor. This town is found in the central part of Spain, known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes.

Where is Carriches Located?

Carriches is situated in the province of Toledo. This province is famous for its historic capital city, also called Toledo. The region of Castile-La Mancha is known for its wide plains and traditional Spanish culture.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is a town or city that has its own local government. It's responsible for things like local services, roads, and community events. Carriches, like other municipalities in Spain, manages its own local affairs.

Population Changes in Carriches

The number of people living in Carriches has changed over the years. Studying these changes helps us understand how the town has grown or shrunk. This is called demographics.

Historical Population Data

Here's a look at how the population of Carriches has changed over time, according to official records:

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1900 716 —    
1910 832 +16.2%
1920 838 +0.7%
1930 887 +5.8%
1940 881 −0.7%
1950 921 +4.5%
1960 753 −18.2%
1970 414 −45.0%
1981 317 −23.4%
1991 298 −6.0%
2001 287 −3.7%
2011 315 +9.8%
2021 278 −11.7%
2023 270 −2.9%
Source: INE

What Demographics Tell Us

As you can see from the table, Carriches had more people in the early 1900s, reaching its highest population in 1950. After that, the population started to decrease. In recent years, the number of residents has stayed around 270-315 people. This kind of information helps local leaders plan for the future.

See also

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