Villalba del Rey
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| Villalba del Rey, Spain | |||
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| Country | Spain | ||
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| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | ||
| Province | Cuenca | ||
| Municipality | Villalba del Rey | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 95 km² (36.7 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 791 m (2,595 ft) | ||
| Population (2004) | |||
| - Total | 662 | ||
| - Density | 7.0/km² (18.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
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.
[edit] Main Buildings
- Immaculate Conception Hermitage: Simple gothic hermitage with square base.
- Assumption of Mary Church:Church of three naves and latin cross base from the XVIth and XVIIth centuries. Inside, baroque altarpiece from the XVIIIth century.
[edit] Local Holidays and Folklore
- Saint Sebastian: January 20th.
- Holy Week: Traditional processions of Maundy Thursday, the Gathering and Good Friday.
- Saint Isidore the Laborer: May 15th.
- Nuestra Señora de los Portentos: First Sunday in September.
