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Country
  
Spain

Municipality
  
Villalba del Rey

Elevation
  
791 m

Population
  
568 (2014)

Province
  
Province of Cuenca

Autonomous community
  
Castile-La Mancha

Time zone
  
CET (UTC+1)

Area
  
95 km²

Local time
  
Monday 3:55 PM

Villalba del Rey

Weather
  
17°C, Wind S at 3 km/h, 25% Humidity

Villalba del Rey is a municipality located in the province of Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It is part of the natural region of La Alcarria. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 662 inhabitants.

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Map of 16535 Villalba del Rey, Cuenca, Spain

  • Formerly known as Villalba de Huete, it became independent in 1411 and acquired its present name.
  • Local economy is based in agriculture, sheep husbandry and beekeeping; with the main produce being cereals, olive oil, sunflower oil, honey and wine.

    • Main Buildings

  • Immaculate Conception Hermitage: Simple gothic hermitage with square base.
  • Assumption of Mary Church:Church of three naves and latin cross base from the 16th and 17th centuries. Inside, baroque altarpiece from the 18th century.

    • Local Holidays and Folklore

  • Saint Sebastian: January 20.
  • Holy Week: Traditional processions of Maundy Thursday, the Gathering and Good Friday.
  • Saint Isidore the Laborer: May 15.
  • Nuestra Señora de los Portentos: First Sunday in September.

    • References

    Villalba del Rey Wikipedia
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