Los Navalucillos facts for kids
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Los Navalucillos
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | ||
| Province | Toledo | ||
| Municipality | Los Navalucillos | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 356 km2 (137 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 2,171 | ||
| • Density | 6.098/km2 (15.795/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Los Navalucillos is a town located in the province of Toledo, in the region of Castile-La Mancha, Spain. In 2018, about 2,171 people lived there, according to the official count.
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Early Beginnings
People have found several cave tombs from the time when Muslims lived in Spain. These tombs show old traditions from the Mozarabic people, who were Christians living under Muslim rule.
The town of Los Navalucillos likely started in the early 1300s. However, it was first mentioned in a document from February 5, 1209. In this document, King Alfonso VIII gave the town of Montalbán and its lands to Alfonso Téllez. The document called the town Naualuciellos.
Later, on May 26, 1357, King Pedro I also mentioned the town. He called it Nava luezillos in a document where he gave the Valdepusa lordship to Diego Gómez.
Jewish Influence
In 1492, many Jewish people were asked to leave Spain. Some of them settled in this area. They left behind some customs and traditions that are still part of the local culture today.
Growth and Prosperity
Between the 1400s and 1600s, Los Navalucillos was a very important town in the region for its economy. Many people moved here, especially from the nearby region of Extremadura.
The town was at its best in the 1700s. During this time, two parts of Navalucillos, one linked to Talavera de la Reina and one to Toledo, became united. This was thanks to Cardinal Lorenzana, a church leader.
Industrial Times
In the mid-1800s, Los Navalucillos had about 500 houses. There was an iron factory in the Mazo area, next to the Pusa River. This factory was started by José Safont. It used iron from mines in Los Navalucillos and a nearby town called Los Navalmorales.
Modern Era
The town's population grew the most in the 1950s, reaching about 7,000 people. Today, Los Navalucillos is working to bring back its past success. It is doing this by promoting rural tourism, which means inviting people to visit the countryside. The town also benefited from the expansion of the Cabañeros National Park in the late 2000s.
Images for kids
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Navalucillos Main Square
See also
In Spanish: Los Navalucillos para niños
