Montiel
For persons named Montiel, see Montiel (surname).
| Montiel | ||
|---|---|---|
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Medieval Estrella Castle. | ||
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  Montiel Location in Spain. | ||
| Coordinates: 38°42′N 2°52′W / 38.700°N 2.867°W | ||
| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | |
| Province | Ciudad Real | |
| Comarca | Campo de Montiel | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Francisco Javier Álamo Amador (PP) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 271.29 km2 (104.75 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 900 m (3,000 ft) | |
| Population (2009) | ||
| • Total | 1,593 | |
| • Density | 5.9/km2 (15/sq mi) | |
| Postal code | 13326 | |
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Montiel is a municipality in the province of Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha, Spain.
The Battle of Montiel occurred at the town, and it was the place where Pedro I of Castilla was killed by Henry of Trastamara.[1]
References
- ↑ "Un sarcófago hallado en Montiel data de 1396". Castilla la Mancha (in Spanish). Europa Press (news agency). 21 October 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
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