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Country
  
Spain

Province
  
Toledo

Judicial district
  
Illescas

Local time
  
Sunday 7:32 AM

Autonomous community
  
Castile-La Mancha

Comarca
  
La Sagra

Founded
  
See text

Population
  
3,600 (2014)

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Weather
  
9°C, Wind NE at 10 km/h, 61% Humidity

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

  • Labour house from the 19th century, declared historic and preserved intact, currently a hotel and restaurant named La Casa Grande.
  • Santa María Magdalena church, declared historic. Together with La Casa Grandeand the town hall (of modern construction) they form the church square (Plazuela de la Iglesia).
  • References

    Yuncler Wikipedia