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Motilleja is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the country of Spain. It is part of the region called Castilla-La Mancha and is found within the Albacete province. In 2018, about 548 people lived in Motilleja.

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Motilleja
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Coat of arms of Motilleja
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Country Spain
Autonomous community Castilla-La Mancha
Province Albacete
Comarca La Manchuela
Area
 • Total 23.82 km2 (9.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 548
 • Density 23.006/km2 (59.58/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
Postal code
02220

Where is Motilleja?

Motilleja is located in the southeastern part of Spain. It is part of the Albacete province, which is in the larger region of Castilla-La Mancha. This area is known for its wide plains and traditional Spanish culture.

Geographic Location

The town sits at specific coordinates: 39°10′50″N latitude and 1°47′31″W longitude. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map. It covers an area of about 23.82 square kilometers.

People of Motilleja

In 2018, the town of Motilleja had a population of 548 people. This makes it a relatively small community. The number of people living in a place can change over time.

How Motilleja is Governed

Like many towns in Spain, Motilleja is a municipality. This means it has its own local government. The person in charge of the town's government is called the Alcalde.

The Alcalde

The current Alcalde of Motilleja is Antonio Francisco Armero Gómez. The Alcalde is similar to a mayor in other countries. They help make decisions for the community. They also work to improve the town for its residents.

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