Las Pedroñeras facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Las Pedroñeras
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Municipality
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Las Pedroñeras
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 Las Pedroñeras
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous Community |  Castile-La Mancha |
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| Province | Cuenca | ||
| Comarca | La Mancha | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 225 km2 (87 sq mi) | ||
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745 m (2,444 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 6,548 | ||
| • Density | 29.10/km2 (75.37/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (GMT +1) | ||
| Postal code |
16660
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 969 (Cuenca) | ||
| Website | www.laspedroneras.es | ||
Las Pedroñeras is a small town and a municipality in central Spain. It is located in the province of Cuenca, which is part of the Castile-La Mancha region. This town is very famous for its delicious purple garlic!
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History of Las Pedroñeras
The town of Las Pedroñeras was started around the year 1500. People believe its name comes from two Spanish words. "Pedro" means "stone," and "Heras" means "farming field." So, the name might mean "stone farming fields."
Population and People
About 7,000 people live in Las Pedroñeras during the winter. In the summer, the population grows to about 10,000. This is because many people come to work with the garlic harvest. The official number of people living there is 6,548, according to the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE).
Notable People from Las Pedroñeras
- Asunción de Zea-Bermúdez (1862-1936) was a writer and essayist. She was born in Las Pedroñeras.
What Las Pedroñeras is Known For
The main activities in Las Pedroñeras are garlic farming and making wine. The town is often called the "Garlic Capital" of Spain. This is because of the excellent quality of its Ajos Morados, which means "purple garlic."
Purple Garlic
The purple garlic from Las Pedroñeras is very special. A famous Spanish chef named Karlos Arguiñano has even talked about it on television. Every summer, the town hosts the International Garlic Congress. This event brings together garlic experts and fans from all over the world.
