Torrijos, Spain facts for kids
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Torrijos
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 Torrijos
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
Torrijos
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castilla–La Mancha | ||
| Province | Toledo | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 17.34 km2 (6.70 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 529 m (1,736 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 13,278 | ||
| • Density | 765.74/km2 (1,983.3/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Torrijeño, ña | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
45500
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Torrijos is a town in the province of Toledo, Spain. It is located in the region of Castilla–La Mancha. As of January 2022, about 13,678 people lived there. The town covers an area of 17.34 square kilometers.
History of Torrijos
In 1085, a Christian army took control of Torrijos. This happened on their way to Toledo. The town then became a realengo, which means it was directly owned by the king, Alfonso VI.
Torrijos was later given to the archbishop of Toledo in 1214. This was a reward for his help in the Battle of Navas de Tolosa. After this, Torrijos became part of the lands controlled by the Church in Toledo.
The town had a notable Jewish community. This community faced difficulties during a time of unrest in 1391. In 1450, an army from Toledo attacked Torrijos. This happened during city revolts in Toledo.
In 1482, Torrijos was bought from the Church. It then became part of the Estate of Maqueda. At this time, it also officially became known as a town.
Population Changes in Torrijos
This section shows how the number of people living in Torrijos has changed over many years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 2,923 | — |
| 1910 | 3,524 | +20.6% |
| 1920 | 3,666 | +4.0% |
| 1930 | 4,059 | +10.7% |
| 1940 | 3,875 | −4.5% |
| 1950 | 4,432 | +14.4% |
| 1960 | 5,163 | +16.5% |
| 1970 | 6,362 | +23.2% |
| 1981 | 7,994 | +25.7% |
| 1991 | 9,522 | +19.1% |
| 2001 | 10,173 | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 13,454 | +32.3% |
| 2021 | 13,583 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 13,885 | +2.2% |
| Source: INE | ||
See also
In Spanish: Torrijos para niños
