Guadalajara, Spain facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Guadalajara
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Spain
Region	Castilla–La Mancha
Province	Guadalajara
Founded	8th century; possible prior Iberian origin
Area
• Total	235.51 km2 (90.93 sq mi)
Elevation	708 m (2,323 ft)
Highest elevation	972 m (3,189 ft)
Lowest elevation	620 m (2,030 ft)
Population  (2017)
• Total	84,145
• Density	357.288/km2 (925.373/sq mi)
Demonyms	Guadalajareño/a, arriacense
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	19001–5
Dialing code	949
Climate	Csa

Guadalajara is a city and municipality in Spain, located in the autonomous community of Castilla–La Mancha. It is the capital of the Province of Guadalajara.

Images for kids

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  Remains of the "Alcázar of Guadalajara", built in the 9th century

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  Isabelline style Palacio del Infantado (15th century)

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  Drawing of Guadalajara in the 1560s, by Anton van den Wyngaerde. The view, from the North, visibly features the Bridge over the Henares, then a turreted bridge.

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  Guadalajara circa 1872, by Laurent.

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  Soldiers of the Rebel faction during the Battle of Guadalajara (1937).

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  Aerial view of the city, as seen from the northeast.

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  Panteón de la Duquesa de Sevillano.

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  Church of Asunción in Usanos example of religious and Romanesque architecture in Guadalajara.

See also

In Spanish: Guadalajara (España) para niños