Las Ventas con Peña Aguilera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Las Ventas con Peña Aguilera
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | ||
| Province | Toledo | ||
| Municipality | Las Ventas con Peña Aguilera | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 140.09 km2 (54.09 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 792 m (2,598 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,127 | ||
| • Density | 8.045/km2 (20.836/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Las Ventas con Peña Aguilera is a small town in Spain. It is found in the province of Toledo, in the region of Castile-La Mancha. In 2006, about 1,351 people lived there. The town is about 35 kilometers (22 miles) from the city of Toledo.
A Look Back in Time
Long ago, Las Ventas con Peña Aguilera was actually two separate villages. Their names were Las Ventillas and Peña Aguilera. The word "Ventas" means "inns" in Spanish. These inns were important places. They offered a place to rest for travelers. These travelers were often crossing the Montes de Toledo, which are a range of mountains.
What People Do There
The people of Las Ventas con Peña Aguilera work in a few main areas. These include farming, making crafts, and the leather industry. You will often find shops selling leather goods there.
The town is also close to the Cabañeros National Park. This location helps bring in visitors. Tourism is growing in the area. People enjoy the local food, especially dishes made with venison (deer meat). The town is also famous for its long tradition of making beautiful leather items by hand.
