Villalba del Rey, Spain | |
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| Coordinates: 40°21′N 2°38′W / 40.350°N 2.633°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha |
| Province | Cuenca |
| Municipality | Villalba del Rey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 95 km2 (37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 791 m (2,595 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 515 |
| • Density | 5.4/km2 (14/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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.
- 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.
Ayuntamiento de Villalba del Rey
Main buildings
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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Villalba del Rey, Cuenca)
- 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
- ↑ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
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