Puerto Lápice facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puerto Lápice
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 Puerto Lápice
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
Puerto Lápice
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castilla–La Mancha | |
| Province | Ciudad Real | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 54.84 km2 (21.17 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 680 m (2,230 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 937 | |
| • Density | 17.086/km2 (44.253/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Porteños | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
13650
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Puerto Lápice is a small town in Spain. It is located in the Province of Ciudad Real, which is part of the Castilla–La Mancha region. The town covers an area of about 55 square kilometers. In 2020, around 891 people lived there.
About Puerto Lápice
Puerto Lápice is known for its history and its connection to the famous Spanish novel Don Quixote. It is a quiet place with a rich past.
A Bit of History
Since the 1200s, the area where Puerto Lápice is located was part of a large territory. This territory was called the Campo de San Juan. It was controlled by the Knights Hospitaller. The Knights Hospitaller were a powerful group of knights. They were like a religious and military order. They had a lot of influence in the La Mancha region.
Who is in Charge?
Like many towns, Puerto Lápice has a mayor. The mayor is the leader of the town's government. They help make decisions for the community. The current mayor of Puerto Lápice is Ana Maria Contreras Pavón.
See also
In Spanish: Puerto Lápice para niños
