Villanueva de la Fuente

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Villanueva de la Fuente
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 38°42′N2°42′W / 38.700°N 2.700°W / 38.700; -2.700
CountryFlag of Spain.svg Spain
Autonomous community Bandera Castilla-La Mancha.svg  Castile-La Mancha
Province Ciudad Real
Comarca Campo de Montiel
Commonwealth Manserja
Government
  MayorFrancisco Morales González
Area
  Total129.10 km2 (49.85 sq mi)
Elevation
1,005 m (3,297 ft)
Population
 (2018) [1]
  Total2,123
  Density16/km2 (43/sq mi)
Demonym Villanoveros
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
13330

Villanueva de la Fuente is a small village located in the Province of Ciudad Real, in the region of Castile-La Mancha, Spain.

In the past it was a Roman village called Mentesa which was a typical crossroads in the Roman period. Prominent festivals take place in May during La Romeria de Mayo, and the 31 of August which is the beginning of the Festival of the people.

Tourist sights include the mountains of Alcaraz and the river of Villanueva. La Ermita de los Desamparados is a pilgrimage place.

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References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.