Casasimarro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Casasimarro
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 Casasimarro
Location in Spain
Casasimarro
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | ||
| Province | Cuenca | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 3,072 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Casasimarro is a small town, also called a municipality, in Spain. It is located in the Province of Cuenca. This province is part of the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha.
The town is about 750 metres (2,460 ft) above sea level. It has a continental climate. This means summers can be hot, around 40 °C (104 °F), and winters can be cold, sometimes reaching −10 °C (14 °F). As of 2018, about 3,072 people live in Casasimarro. The area of the municipality is about 50 square kilometers.
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What People Do in Casasimarro
The main ways people make a living in Casasimarro are through farming and raising animals. This is called agriculture and cattle raising.
Local Products
Farmers in Casasimarro grow many different things.
- They grow mushrooms, which are a popular food.
- They also grow cereals, like wheat or barley.
- Wine is made from grapes grown in the area.
- Olive oil is produced from olives.
Local Industries
Casasimarro is also known for its special crafts.
- Some people make guitars. These guitars are known for their good quality.
- Others make carpets. These carpets are often handmade and beautiful.
History of Casasimarro
Casasimarro is not a very old town compared to some other places in Spain. It was founded a long time ago, but it became an official municipality later.
Early Beginnings
The oldest official paper that mentions Casasimarro is from 1598. It was written during the time of King Philip II of Spain. This document is called "Relación Topográfica".
The House of Simarro
The 1598 document says that a village was started in 1470. This village was called "Casa de los Simarro." This means "House of the Simarros." The name Casasimarro comes from this old name.
Images for kids
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The church in Casasimarro.
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The flag of Casasimarro.
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The coat of arms of Casasimarro.
See also
In Spanish: Casasimarro para niños
