Valdearenas

Valdearenas

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In Guadalajara locality

Coordinates: ES 40°48′40″N 2°59′27″W / 40.81111°N 2.99083°W / 40.81111; -2.99083Coordinates: ES 40°48′40″N 2°59′27″W / 40.81111°N 2.99083°W / 40.81111; -2.99083
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile-La Mancha
Province Guadalajara
Municipality Valdearenas
Government
 â€¢ Mayor Tomás Gómez Esteban (PSOE)
Area
 â€¢ Total 15.44 km2 (5.96 sq mi)
Elevation 964 m (3,163 ft)
Population (2011)
 â€¢ Total 103
 â€¢ Density 6.7/km2 (17/sq mi)
Website http://www.valdearenas.es

Valdearenas is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain.

History

After the Castellan troops conquered the Alcarria shire (in the early 12th century), the Badiel valley was colonised by northern Christians, who joined the Moors and Jews who remained after the conquest. The economy was strong, which led to an important political participation.


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