Province Toledo Local time Sunday 7:32 AM | Autonomous community Castile-La Mancha Founded See text Population 3,600 (2014) | |
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Yuncler is a town and municipality in the Sagra shire, province of Toledo, Spain, 42 km to the south from the national capital, Madrid. It borders Villaluenga de la Sagra to the south, Yuncos and Cedillo to the north, Numancia to the northeast, Pantoja to the east and Cedillo to the west. It has an agricultural-based economy, with a recent surge in small businesses.
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Map of 45529 Yuncler, Toledo, Spain
Etymology
Yunkler is derived from a moorish term, itself derived from junko meaning sedge. In 12th century documents it is named as Ocner, Yunquer and Yunkler.
Administration
After the 2007 elections, the local government consists of 6 council members from PSOE, 3 from APY and 2 from PP.
History
The first settlers were of Moorish origins, being mentioned in documents dating back to 1179.
Places of Interest
References
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