Quintanar del Rey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quintanar del Rey
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Municipality
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Old Town Hall of Quintanar del Rey
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 Quintanar del Rey
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous Community |  Castile-La Mancha |
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| Province | Cuenca | ||
| Comarca | Manchuela | ||
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| • Total | 80 km2 (30 sq mi) | ||
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728 m (2,388 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 7,589 | ||
| • Density | 95/km2 (246/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) | ||
| Postal code |
16220
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 969 (Cuenca) | ||
| Website | quintanardelrey.es | ||
Quintanar del Rey is a town, also known as a municipality, located in Spain. It is found in the Province of Cuenca, which is part of the Castile-La Mancha region. As of 2018, about 7,589 people call Quintanar del Rey home.
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Exploring Quintanar del Rey
Quintanar del Rey is a charming town in the heart of Spain. It's a place where people live and work together, managed by its own local government. The town is known for its friendly community and its location within a beautiful part of the country.
Where is Quintanar del Rey Located?
This municipality is situated in the central part of Spain. It belongs to the larger area called Castile-La Mancha, which is one of Spain's 17 "Autonomous Communities." Think of an Autonomous Community like a big region with its own special government.
- Within Castile-La Mancha, Quintanar del Rey is part of the Province of Cuenca. A province is a smaller area, similar to a county in some other countries.
- The town is also part of a traditional area known as Manchuela. This helps describe its specific geographic and cultural setting.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2018, the population of Quintanar del Rey was 7,589 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in the town. The area of the municipality is about 80 square kilometers. This means that people are spread out across this space.
Who Leads the Town?
Every town needs leaders to help it run smoothly. In Quintanar del Rey, the main leader is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Martín Cebrián López. He is part of a political group known as PSOE. The Mayor and the town council make decisions that help the community, like managing services and planning for the future.
Quick Facts About the Area
Quintanar del Rey is located at an elevation of 728 meters above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher up than places at sea level.
- The town uses the CET time zone, which is one hour ahead of UTC. During summer, they switch to CEST, which is two hours ahead of UTC.
- If you wanted to send a letter, the postal code for Quintanar del Rey is 16220.
- To call someone in Quintanar del Rey from outside Spain, you would use the country code +34 for Spain, followed by the area code 969 for Cuenca.
See also
In Spanish: Quintanar del Rey para niños
