Province of Cuenca Facts for Kids

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Cuenca

Cuenca provincial parliament

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Country

Capital

Area

• Total

17,141 km² (6,618 sq mi)

Area rank

Ranked 5th

Population

(2012)

• Total

218,036

• Rank

Ranked 44th

• Density

12.7201/km² (32.9450/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Spanish: Conquense

Official language(s)

Spanish

Parliament

Cortes Generales

Website

dipucuenca.es

Cuenca is a beautiful province in Spain. It's one of five provinces that make up the region called Castilla-La Mancha. Think of a province like a big county or state. Cuenca is in the eastern part of Castilla-La Mancha. It's quite large, covering about 17,141 square kilometers. That's a lot of space to explore!

Around 203,841 people live in Cuenca province. The main city, and its capital, is also called Cuenca. The province is divided into many smaller areas called municipalities, and there are 238 of them! Each municipality has its own local government.

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Facts About Cuenca Province

Cuenca is known for its amazing landscapes. You can find everything from mountains to wide-open plains. The province is located in the eastern part of the Castilla-La Mancha region. It's a place with a rich history and beautiful nature.

Size and Population

Cuenca province is very big. It covers an area of 17,141 square kilometers. This makes it one of the larger provinces in Spain. Despite its size, it doesn't have a huge population. About 203,841 people call Cuenca home. This means there's lots of open space and nature to enjoy.

The Capital City: Cuenca

The capital city of the province is also named Cuenca. This city is famous for its "hanging houses." These are old buildings that seem to cling to the side of a cliff! The city of Cuenca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it's a very special place recognized for its history and beauty.

How Cuenca is Governed

The province of Cuenca is part of Castilla-La Mancha. This is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities." An autonomous community is like a large region with its own government. The province itself has a local government. It helps manage things like roads and public services. The current president of the province is Benjamín Prieto. He belongs to the PP political party.

Municipalities in Cuenca

The province is divided into 238 smaller areas. These are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local council. This council helps run the daily life of the towns and villages. It's how local decisions are made.