Cañaveruelas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cañaveruelas
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 Cañaveruelas
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
Cañaveruelas
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community | Castile–La Mancha | |
| Province | Cuenca | |
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| • Total | 33.57 km2 (12.96 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 815 m (2,674 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 138 | |
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Cañaveruelas is a small and quiet municipality (which is like a town or district) in the province of Cuenca, Spain. It is located in the beautiful region of Castile–La Mancha. As of 2018, about 138 people live there. The mayor of Cañaveruelas is María de los Ángeles Sierra Gamboa.
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Discovering Cañaveruelas
Cañaveruelas is a peaceful place in the heart of Spain. It covers an area of about 33.57 square kilometers. The town sits at an elevation of 815 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, offering nice views of the surrounding area.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a local government area. It's like a town or a small city with its own local leaders. These leaders, like the mayor, help manage the services for the people living there. This includes things like local roads and public spaces.
Location in Spain
Cañaveruelas is part of the province of Cuenca. This province is located within the larger autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. Spain is divided into these communities, which are like big regions with their own governments.
The Ancient Town of Arcavica
Long ago, a very old town called Arcavica (sometimes spelled Ercavica) stood in the same area where Cañaveruelas is today. This ancient town was very important in history. It was a place where a bishop lived and led the local church.
Bishops of Arcavica
We know about some of the bishops who lived in Arcavica. One bishop named Petrus signed important church documents in the year 590. Another bishop, Gabinius, was active in the late 600s. His name appears on documents from a church meeting in 693.
The End of Arcavica
Historians believe that Arcavica was destroyed a long time ago. This likely happened during the Saracen invasion of Spain. The Saracens were a group of people who came from North Africa and the Middle East. They conquered many parts of Spain in the 8th century.
Arcavica Today
Even though the old town of Arcavica no longer exists, its history is still remembered. The Catholic Church still lists Arcavica as a "titular see." This means it's a historical bishopric (a place where a bishop once led), but it doesn't have a living bishop there today. It's more like an honorary title that remembers its past importance.
