Socuéllamos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Socuéllamos
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 Socuéllamos
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
Socuéllamos
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castilla–La Mancha | ||
| Province | Ciudad Real | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 374.10 km2 (144.44 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 12,268 | ||
| • Density | 32.7934/km2 (84.934/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
13630
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Socuéllamos is a town and a special kind of area called a municipality in Spain. It is found in the province of Ciudad Real in the region of Castilla–La Mancha. This town is very well known for its delicious wines. Near Socuéllamos, you can also find the old, empty town of Torre de Vejezate.
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History of Socuéllamos
Early Beginnings
Socuéllamos has a long history! Back in the 1290s, a leader named Juan Osórez from the Order of Santiago gave Socuéllamos special rules to help it grow. This was done to encourage more people to live there. People who grew grapes for wine were given special benefits, like not having to pay certain taxes. This helped the town become bigger and stronger.
Growth and New Residents
As time went on, Socuéllamos became more important because it was located at a crossroads. This meant many travelers passed through, helping the town grow. In the late 1500s, about 49 families, totaling 140 people, moved to Socuéllamos. They were called moriscos and came from Granada. They made up almost 20% of the town's population.
Challenges and Changes
Life was not always easy for everyone in Socuéllamos. There were some disagreements and tensions between the older residents and the new morisco families. These challenges led to difficult times for the morisco community. By 1609, most of the moriscos had left the village.
Sports in Socuéllamos
Basketball Team
Socuéllamos is home to a basketball team called CB Socuéllamos. They play in a league called Liga EBA. The team plays their home games at a place called Pabellón Roberto Parra.
Images for kids
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A view of the main square in Socuéllamos.
See also
In Spanish: Socuéllamos para niños
