Montesclaros

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Montesclaros
Plaza Mayor, Montesclaros.JPG
Main Square of Montesclaros
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile-La Mancha
Province Toledo
Municipality Montesclaros
Area
  Total21 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
558 m (1,831 ft)
Population
 (2018) [1]
  Total408
  Density19/km2 (50/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Montesclaros is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the municipality had a population of 406 inhabitants.

It is known for its marble quarries. [2]

History

Prior to its settlement, the site of Montesclaros was a pasture called Anadinos in Higueruela de las Dueñas. Montesclaros was not populated until February 1491 when it acquired the title of Villa thanks to María de Luna, the daughter and rich heir of the Constable of Castile, Álvaro de Luna. María de Luna wanted to suppress the robberies and deaths that occurred in the nearby mountains. Fifteen residents of Navamorcuende were given the rights to relocate to Montesclaros.

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References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. "Cibeles Fountain".

Coordinates: 40°06′N4°56′W / 40.100°N 4.933°W / 40.100; -4.933