Villa de Don Fadrique facts for kids
La Villa de Don Fadrique is a town and municipality located in the province of Toledo, Spain. This town is named after Fadrique Alfonso of Castile. He was a historical figure who helped create the town. He granted a special document called a "Carta-Puebla" on April 25, 1343. This document officially founded the town. Before that, it was just a small group of houses. It was managed by a nearby place called Corral de Almaguer.
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La Villa de Don Fadrique
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 La Villa de Don Fadrique
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile-La Mancha |
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| Province | Toledo | ||
| Comarca | La Mancha | ||
| Judicial district | Quintanar de la Orden | ||
| Founded | See text | ||
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| • Total | 83 km2 (32 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 671 m (2,201 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 3,723 | ||
| • Density | 44.86/km2 (116.2/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Fadriqueño, ña Donfadriqueño, ña Pobleño, ña | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
45850
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| Dialing code | 925 | ||
| Official language(s) | Castillian | ||
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About La Villa de Don Fadrique
La Villa de Don Fadrique is located in the southeast part of the Toledo province. It sits between two rivers, the Cigüela and the Riánsares. The town covers an area of 83 square kilometers. In 2018, about 3,723 people lived there. The main jobs in the town are making doors and farming.
Important Buildings
There are a few interesting buildings to see in La Villa de Don Fadrique.
- The Nuestra Señora de la Asunción church is built in a classical style.
- The Laras House is another notable building.
Local Government and Politics
The head of the town's government is called the Alcalde, which means mayor. The current mayor is Mr. Juan Agustín González Checa. He became mayor in 2007. He belongs to the Partido Socialista Obrero. This party is often called the Socialist Party.
Town Council
The town council helps the mayor run the town. It is made up of councillors.
- The Socialist Party has 4 councillors.
- The Partido Popular (People's Party) also has 4 councillors.
- The Izquierda Unida (United Left) party has 3 councillors.
Election Results
In the 2004 Spanish General Election, people in La Villa de Don Fadrique voted for different parties.
- The People's Party received 40.2% of the votes.
- The Socialist Party got 37.4% of the votes.
- The United Left party received 21.0% of the votes.
Historical Political Views
This town has a unique political history. Before the Spanish Civil War, it was a strong supporter of the Spanish Communist Party. Because of this, some events happened in 1932. The Guardia Civil (a police force) had to get involved. During the Cold War, the town was even nicknamed "Little Russia." Today, La Villa de Don Fadrique continues to be a strong area for the Izquierda Unida party. This party follows the ideas of the old Communist Party.
