La Torre de Esteban Hambrán facts for kids
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La Torre de Esteban Hambrán
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 La Torre de Esteban Hambrán
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, Spain | ||
| Judicial district | Torrijos | ||
| Founded | Musulmana | ||
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| • Total | 51 km2 (20 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 1,702 | ||
| • Density | 33.4/km2 (86.4/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Torreño, ña | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
45920
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La Torre de Esteban Hambrán is a village and municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Toledo, which is part of the Castile-La Mancha region. This town is close to other municipalities like Santa Cruz del Retamar and Méntrida.
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How La Torre Got Its Name
The name "La Torre de Esteban Hambrán" means "The Tower of Esteban Hambrán" in English. It likely comes from an old Muslim tower. This tower once belonged to a nobleman named Esteban ben Ambrán.
He was a Mozarab, which means a Christian living under Muslim rule. The tower was used to send messages using fire signals. These signals could reach the distant Castle of Alamín.
A Look Back: La Torre's History
Early Beginnings: Roman Times
The town was first settled by the Romans way back in 171 BC. However, we don't know much about what life was like during the Roman period in this village.
After the Reconquista
After the Reconquista (when Christian kingdoms took back Spain from Muslim rule), more people started living around the "Esteban Hambrán" tower. In the early 1400s, the land belonged to a person named Pero López de Ayala.
Later, in 1436, the village was bought by Álvaro de Luna. Some years after that, John II of Castile took the village for the crown. This meant it became property of the king.
Population: How Many People Live Here?
In 2006, the population of La Torre de Esteban Hambrán was 1,756 people. By 2018, it was 1,702 people.
Important Buildings and Monuments
La Torre de Esteban Hambrán has several interesting historical buildings and monuments. These include:
- St. Anne's Chapel
- St. Rochus' Chapel
- St. Mary Magdalene's Parish Church
- St. John the Evangelist's Franciscan Convent
- Several fountains
- Funeral Catafalque
See also
In Spanish: La Torre de Esteban Hambrán para niños
