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Cobeja
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | |
| Province | Toledo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17.37 km2 (6.71 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 504 m (1,654 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,206 | |
| • Density | 127.00/km2 (328.93/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Cobeja is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Toledo, which is part of the Castile-La Mancha region. In 2018, about 2,206 people lived there. Cobeja is known for its history and local traditions.
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Cobeja's History
Cobeja has a long and interesting past. In 1086, King Alfonso VI gave the land of Cobeja to the church of Santa Maria in Toledo. This happened after the city of Toledo was taken back.
Later, in 1155, 18 new people moved to Cobeja to help it grow. A few years after that, in 1159, the leaders of Toledo gave three-quarters of a nearby village called Alameda to Cobeja. This helped Cobeja expand its area.
In old records from 1232, Cobeja is mentioned as "Couexa." It can be tricky to tell Cobeja apart from another town called Cobisa in some old Arabic writings. This is because their names were written very similarly.
Where is Cobeja Located?
Cobeja is found on a flat area in a region called La Sagra. It is surrounded by several other towns. These include Pantoja, Alameda de la Sagra, Villaseca de la Sagra, and Villaluenga de la Sagra. All these towns are also in the Toledo province.
How Cobeja is Governed
Like many towns, Cobeja has a local government. It is led by a mayor. The mayor is chosen by the people in elections. Here is a list of the mayors who have led Cobeja since 1979:
| Time Period | Mayor's Name | Political Party |
| 1979–1983 | Longinos Díaz Herrando | UCD |
| 1983–1987 | Miguel Núñez Viso | AP/PDP/UL |
| 1987–1991 | Antonio Largo Rodríguez | PSOE |
| 1991–1995 | Antonio Largo Rodríguez | PSOE |
| 1995–1999 | Antonio Largo Rodríguez | PSOE |
| 1999–2003 | Antonio Largo Rodríguez (until May 11, 2000)
Francisco Núñez Núñez |
PSOE |
| 2003–2007 | Antonio Fernández Redondo | PP |
| 2007–2011 | Antonio Fernández Redondo | PP |
Cobeja's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Cobeja has changed over the years. This is called demography. The table below shows how the population grew between 1996 and 2006. This information comes from the National Statistics Institute (INE) in Spain.
| Year | 1996 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
| Number of People | 1736 | 1749 | 1790 | 1804 | 1812 | 1859 | 1929 | 1986 | 1994 | 2047 |
Important Buildings and Sights
Cobeja has some interesting old buildings. One of the most important is the Church of San Juan Bautista. There is also an old water source. This source was built a long time ago, in 1702.
Local Celebrations
Cobeja celebrates a few special days each year:
- On January 20th, they celebrate Saint Sebastian.
- On the third weekend of September, they have big parties. These are held to honor the Virgen del Carmen.
See also
In Spanish: Cobeja para niños
