Pepino, Spain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Pepino, Spain
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile-La Mancha |
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| Province | Toledo | |
| Comarca | Sierra de San Vicente | |
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| • Total | 46 km2 (18 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 454 m (1,490 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,907 | |
| • Density | 63.2/km2 (163.7/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Pepinero/Pepinera | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
45638
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Pepino is a small town, also called a municipality, located in central Spain. It is part of the province of Toledo in the region of Castile-La Mancha. In 2018, about 2,907 people lived there.
Where is Pepino?
Pepino is found 9 kilometers (about 5.6 miles) north of Talavera de la Reina. It is also 84 kilometers (about 52 miles) west of Toledo city.
A Look at History
People first started living in Pepino in the 14th century. This was after the Moors left the area. The Moors were a group of people from North Africa who lived in Spain for many centuries.
For a long time, Pepino was part of a larger area called a Señorío. This area belonged to the Archbishops of Toledo. Today, Pepino is part of the Talavera de la Reina judicial district. This means it is part of a legal area served by a specific court.
Local Geography
Pepino is located in a comarca, which is like a traditional region. This region is called Sierra de San Vicente. It is named after the nearby Sierra de San Vicente mountain range. This mountain range is part of a larger system called the Central System.
See also
- In Spanish: Pepino (Toledo) para niños
