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Turleque
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Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Turleque, Toledo, Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | |
| Province | Toledo | |
| Municipality | Turleque | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 101 km2 (39 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,260 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 768 | |
| • Density | 7.60/km2 (19.69/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
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Turleque is a small town, also known as a municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Toledo. This province is part of the Castile-La Mancha region in central Spain. In 2006, about 944 people lived in Turleque.
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About Turleque
Turleque is a charming municipality in Spain. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a town or city and the land around it. Turleque is known for its quiet, traditional Spanish feel.
Where is Turleque?
Turleque is found in the province of Toledo. A province is a smaller area within a country. Think of it like a county in some other countries. The province of Toledo is part of a larger area called an autonomous community. This community is named Castile-La Mancha. It is one of Spain's 17 main regions.
The town is located about 690 meters (2,264 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up. The area of Turleque is about 101 square kilometers. That is roughly 39 square miles.
What is Turleque like?
The main church in Turleque is called the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. This is a very old and important building. Many Spanish towns have beautiful historic churches. They are often central to the community.
The official symbol of Turleque is its shield or coat of arms. This shield often tells a story about the town's history. It might show important local features or events.
How many people live here?
The study of how many people live in a place is called demographics. It also looks at how populations change over time. The number of people living in Turleque has changed a lot.
In 1900, there were 1,228 people. The population grew quite a bit until the 1960s. In 1960, Turleque had its highest population with 2,219 residents. Since then, the number of people living in Turleque has slowly decreased. In 2023, there were 702 inhabitants.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 1,228 | — |
| 1910 | 1,579 | +28.6% |
| 1920 | 1,746 | +10.6% |
| 1930 | 2,048 | +17.3% |
| 1940 | 2,009 | −1.9% |
| 1950 | 2,175 | +8.3% |
| 1960 | 2,219 | +2.0% |
| 1970 | 1,619 | −27.0% |
| 1981 | 1,283 | −20.8% |
| 1991 | 1,098 | −14.4% |
| 2001 | 948 | −13.7% |
| 2011 | 902 | −4.9% |
| 2021 | 736 | −18.4% |
| 2023 | 702 | −4.6% |
| Source: INE | ||
See also
In Spanish: Turleque para niños
