Villarejo de Fuentes

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Villarejo de Fuentes
Coordinates: 39°47′N2°41′W / 39.783°N 2.683°W / 39.783; -2.683 Coordinates: 39°47′N2°41′W / 39.783°N 2.683°W / 39.783; -2.683
Country Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Autonomous community Bandera Castilla-La Mancha.svg  Castile-La Mancha
Province Cuenca
Comarca La Mancha de Cuenca
Government
  MayorCarlos Asensio (PP)
Area
  Total128.28 km2 (49.53 sq mi)
Population
 (2018) [1]
  Total454
  Density3.5/km2 (9.2/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Villarejo de Fuentes is a municipality located in the province of Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2015 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 519 inhabitants.

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History

In its origins, Villarejo was given the name Fuentes. Located near the river Záncara, the original settlement was later abandoned because of an epidemic. During the Modern Era the municipality was part of the Marquesado de Villena, becoming one of the most important villages in the province.

Demographics

By 1960 Villarejo had more than 2200 inhabitants. From around 1960 until today the village's population has dropped, as well as other surrounding areas, with most people emigrating to other Spanish regions such as Madrid, Valencia and Catalonia. Today less than 500 people live permanently in the village.

Climate

Villarejo experiences a Mediterranean climate with continental characteristics, with mild to cold winters due to its altitude (862 MASL, 2828 feet), including sporadic snowfalls and minimum temperatures sometimes below freezing. Summers are warm to hot. Precipitation is concentrated in the autumn and spring.

Economy

The village based its economy on agriculture, mostly wheat, olive and sunflowers, and sheep farming. As for industry, there is a cheese manufactures which has achieved several awards, including the World Cheese Awards (2007. 2008), Chincho de Oro (2008) and Concorso per i migliori formaggi (2012, 2015).

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References

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