Las Labores facts for kids
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Las Labores is a small town, or municipality, located in Spain. It's found in the region of Castile-La Mancha, specifically in the province of Ciudad Real. About 678 people live there.
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Where is Las Labores?
Las Labores is in the northeast part of Ciudad Real province. It covers about 34 square kilometers. It shares borders with other towns. To the north is Herencia, and to the east is Puerto Lápice. Arenas de San Juan is to the south, and Villarrubia de los Ojos is to the west.
History of Las Labores
For a long time, until the 1600s, Las Labores was known by a different name: "The Other Houses." It started as a small village that belonged to the town of Arenas de San Juan. People from Herencia built houses here to work the land.
The land in Las Labores was healthier. It was further away from the wet, marshy areas of Daimiel. This meant the water didn't stay still, which was better for farming. Because of the good land, more people decided to live there permanently. On January 22, 1843, Las Labores became an independent town.
What is the Economy of Las Labores?
The main ways people make a living in Las Labores are through farming and raising animals.
Farming in Las Labores
The most important crop grown here is the vine. Grapes from these vines are used to make wine. There are two special groups, called Agrarian Cooperatives, that focus on making wine. Their names are "Virgen del Sagrario" and "San Isidro Labrador."
The second most important crop is the olive grove. Olives are grown to make olive oil. There is a Cooperative called "San Carlos Borromeo" that produces this oil. In the past, there were private oil mills, but now the Cooperative sells its oil under the name "Laboreño."
Animal Farming
There are several farms in Las Labores. Most of these farms raise chickens. However, some farmers also raise pigs, goats, and sheep.
Other Businesses
Las Labores also has a factory that makes alcoholic drinks. This factory is called Pernot Ricard España.
See also
In Spanish: Las Labores para niños
