Villablanca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villablanca
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 Villablanca
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Andalusia | ||
| Province | Huelva | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 98 km2 (38 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 100 m (300 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 2,839 | ||
| • Density | 28.97/km2 (75.0/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Villablanca is a small town and area in the province of Huelva, Spain. It is located in the southwestern part of the country. In 2011, about 2,916 people lived there. The main square, called Constitution Square, was designed a long time ago in the 1500s. It is right in the middle of the town.
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A Look at Villablanca's History
Even though the name Villablanca became common in the 1500s, people lived in this area much earlier. The first groups of people came from Africa. They settled down here during the Stone Age. This was a time when people started farming and living in one place.
Ancient Discoveries in Villablanca
Villablanca is home to parts of a very old site called La Torre-La Janera. This site has huge stone structures built by ancient people. These structures are called megaliths. They give us clues about how people lived thousands of years ago.
Important Buildings in Villablanca
In the heart of Villablanca, at Constitution Square, you will find the San Sebastián Church. This church was built in the 1600s. It was created by a nobleman known as the Marquis de Ayamonte. The church is an important historical building in the town.
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