Castillo facts for kids

Castillo is a Spanish word that means "castle." You might find this word in the names of many places, especially in countries where Spanish is spoken. It's often used because there might be an old castle or a fort nearby, or the area might have been important for defense a long time ago.

Places Named Castillo

Many towns and villages around the world are named Castillo. Here are some of them:

In the Dominican Republic

• Castillo, Dominican Republic: This is a town located in the Duarte Province of the Dominican Republic.

In Spain

• Castillo, Álava: A small village found in the Basque Country region of Spain.
• Castillo-Albaráñez: A municipality (which is like a small town or district) in the Cuenca province of Castile-La Mancha.
• Castillo de Garcimuñoz: Another municipality in the Cuenca province, also in Castile-La Mancha.
• Castillo-Nuevo: A town located in the Navarre region of Spain.
• Montealegre del Castillo: A municipality in the Albacete province, also part of Castile-La Mancha.

In Nicaragua

• El Castillo (municipality): This is a municipality in the Río San Juan department of Nicaragua.
• El Castillo (village): A village also located in the Río San Juan department, often known for its historic fortress.

See also

In Spanish: Castillo (desambiguación) para niños