La Puebla de Montalbán facts for kids
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La Puebla de Montalbán
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Location of La Puebla de Montalbán
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 La Puebla de Montalbán
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile-La Mancha |
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| Province | Toledo | ||
| Comarca | Torrijos | ||
| Judicial district | Torrijos | ||
| Founded | Ver texto | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 141.16 km2 (54.50 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 453 m (1,486 ft) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 7,811 | ||
| • Density | 55.334/km2 (143.315/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Pueblano, na Puebleño, ña | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
45516
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| Dialing code | 925 | ||
La Puebla de Montalbán is a town and municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Toledo, which is part of the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. The town sits on a flat area near the River Tajo.
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About La Puebla de Montalbán
La Puebla de Montalbán is a charming Spanish town. It is known for its history and culture. The town is located about 453 meters (1,486 feet) above sea level. Its total area is about 141.16 square kilometers (54.50 square miles).
Population and Location
As of 2018, about 7,811 people live in La Puebla de Montalbán. People from this town are called Pueblano or Puebleño. The town is found in the Torrijos region. It is also part of the Torrijos judicial district.
Local Government
The head of the local government is called the Alcaldesa. In 2007, the Alcaldesa was Araceli Ladera Díaz-Chirón. The town has its own postal code, which is 45516. The dialing code for phone calls is 925.
Famous People from La Puebla de Montalbán
Many important people were born in or lived in La Puebla de Montalbán. Here are some of them:
- Fernando de Rojas (around 1465/73 - 1541): He was a famous writer. He wrote a very important Spanish book called Comedia de Calisto y Melibea. This book is usually just called La Celestina.
- Francisco Hernández de Toledo (around 1514-1517 - 1578): He was a botanist. This means he studied plants. He was also the doctor for King Philip II of Spain.
- Pedro Pacheco de Villena (died 1560): He was a very important church leader. He was a Bishop and a Cardinal. He also took part in a big meeting called the Council of Trent.
- Andrés Pacheco (1550 - 1626): He was a Franciscan monk and also became a Roman Catholic Cardinal.
- Luis Carrillo de Toledo (1564 - 1626): He was a general and a statesman. This means he was important in both the military and in government.
- Enrique Dávila Pacheco (15?? - 1663): He worked as an administrator in some of Spain's new colonies.
- Ángel Luis Ruiz Paz (born 1987): He is a professional footballer.
- Álvaro Rico (born 1996): He is an actor.
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