Toledo facts for kids

Toledo is a name used for many different places and things around the world. It's most famous as a historic city in Spain, but there are also cities, towns, and even cars named Toledo!

Places Called Toledo

Toledo is a popular name for cities and regions in several countries.

Toledo in Spain

• Toledo, Spain: This is the original and most famous Toledo. It's a beautiful, ancient city in central Spain. It was once the capital of Spain and is known for its amazing history and architecture.
• Province of Toledo: This is a larger area or region in Spain that surrounds the city of Toledo. Think of it like a county around a main city.
• Kingdom of Toledo: This was a very old historical region in Spain. It existed from 1085 to 1833. It was an important kingdom during the time of the Crown of Castile.
• Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toledo: This refers to a very important religious area centered in Toledo, Spain. It's a significant part of the Roman Catholic Church in Spain.

Toledo in the United States

Many places in the United States were named after the famous Spanish city.

• Toledo, Ohio: This is a large city located in the state of Ohio. It's a major port city on Lake Erie and is known for its industries and the University of Toledo.
• University of Toledo: This is a big public university in Toledo, Ohio. Many students go there to learn and get their degrees.
• Toledo War: This was a small, mostly peaceful argument in the 1830s. It was about who owned a piece of land called the Toledo Strip, between Ohio and Michigan. Luckily, no big battles happened!
• Toledo, Illinois: A small village in Illinois.
• Toledo, Iowa: A small city in Iowa.
• Toledo, Kansas: A community in Kansas.
• Toledo, Oregon: A small city in Oregon.
• Toledo, Washington: A small city in Washington state.

Toledo in Other Countries

You can find places named Toledo all over the world!

• Toledo, Norte de Santander: A town in Colombia.
• Toledo District: A district (like a region) in Belize.
• Toledo Settlement: A community in Belize.
• Pedro de Toledo, São Paulo: A municipality in Brazil.
• Toledo, Minas Gerais: A municipality in Brazil.
• Toledo, Paraná: A municipality in Brazil.
• Toledo, Cebu: A city in the Philippines.
• Toledo, Uruguay: A city in Uruguay.
• Toledo Chico: A neighborhood in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Other Uses of Toledo

Besides places, the name Toledo is also used for other things.

• Toledo (surname): This is a family name that many people have. You can find a list of famous people with this last name.
• SEAT Toledo: This is a type of car made by a Spanish company called SEAT. It's a compact car, meaning it's a medium size.
• Triumph Toledo: This was another type of compact car. It was made by a British company called British Leyland, but they don't make it anymore.
• USS Toledo: This name has been used for several warships (navy ships) in the United States Navy.

See also

• Toledano

In Spanish: Toledo (desambiguación) para niños