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Espinoso del Rey
Espinoso del Rey, plaza del Rollo.jpg
Coat of arms of Espinoso del Rey
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile-La Mancha
Province Toledo
Area
 • Total 48 km2 (19 sq mi)
Elevation
723 m (2,372 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 439
 • Density 9.15/km2 (23.69/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Espinoso del Rey is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the country of Spain. You can find it in the province of Toledo, which is part of the Castilla–La Mancha region.

This municipality covers an area of about 48 square kilometers (that's about 18.5 square miles). As of January 1, 2019, around 436 people lived there.

A Glimpse into Espinoso del Rey's Past

Espinoso del Rey has an interesting history! Long ago, it was just a small village, or "hamlet," that belonged to a larger area called Talavera de la Reina.

Back then, it was simply known as Espinoso. But things changed in 1579. During the time of King Philip II, Espinoso was given a special honor. It was granted the "privilege of town," which meant it became an official villa (town). This was an important step for the community.

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