Recas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Recas
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castilla–La Mancha | ||
| Province | Toledo | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 31 km2 (12 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 571 m (1,873 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 4,206 | ||
| • Density | 135.7/km2 (351/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Recas is a town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Toledo. This province is part of the Castilla–La Mancha region in Spain. In 2006, about 3,138 people lived in Recas. By 2018, the population had grown to 4,206 people.
Exploring Recas
Recas is a municipality, which is like a local government area, in the province of Toledo. This province is found within the larger region of Castilla–La Mancha. Spain is a country located in Europe. The town sits at an elevation of 571 meters above sea level.
What's in a Name?
The name Recas has an interesting history. Some people think it comes from an old word, Erraka. This word means 'creek' or 'stream' in a language called Vasconic. Others believe the name comes from an Arabic word, Rakab. Over time, this word might have changed into Requas in Latin, and then finally to Recas.
A Diverse Community
Recas is sometimes called La pequeña Mali, which means 'Little Mali' in Spanish. This nickname is because a large number of people living in Recas have their family roots in Mali. Mali is a country in West Africa. This mix of cultures makes Recas a very diverse and interesting place to live.
