Malpica de Tajo facts for kids
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Malpica de Tajo
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Malpica Castle (14th century).
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 Malpica de Tajo
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | |
| Province | Toledo | |
| Comarca | Torrijos | |
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| • Total | 80 km2 (30 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 398 m (1,306 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,732 | |
| • Density | 21.7/km2 (56/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
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Malpica de Tajo is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Toledo in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It gets its name from the Tajo River, which flows nearby. This town is known for its historic castle, which you can see in the picture.
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About Malpica de Tajo
Malpica de Tajo is part of the province of Toledo. This province is in the central region of Spain, known as Castile-La Mancha. The town covers an area of about 80 square kilometers. In 2018, its population was around 1,732 people. The town is located about 398 meters above sea level.
Local Government and Leadership
Like many towns, Malpica de Tajo has a local government. The leader of the town is called the Mayor. As of the information provided, the Mayor is José Gómez Mata. The local government helps manage the town's services and community life.
International Connections
Towns sometimes form special friendships with other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." This helps people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
Twin Towns
Malpica de Tajo has one twin town in Spain:
Malpica de Bergantiños, located in Galicia, Spain.
This connection helps both towns share ideas and traditions.
See also
In Spanish: Malpica de Tajo para niños
