Lagartera

Lagartera is a municipality of Spain located in the province of Toledo, Castilla–La Mancha.[2] The municipality spans across a total area of 81.02 km2 and, as of 1 January 2020, it has a registered population of 1,354.[2]

Lagartera
Flag of Lagartera
Official seal of Lagartera
Lagartera is located in Castilla-La Mancha
Lagartera
Lagartera
Lagartera is located in Spain
Lagartera
Lagartera
Coordinates: 39°54′18″N 5°12′03″W
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCastilla–La Mancha
ProvinceToledo
Area
  Total81.02 km2 (31.28 sq mi)
Elevation
389 m (1,276 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total1,405
  Density17/km2 (45/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

History

Part of the Campo Arañuelo,[3] the settlement dates at least from the late 13th century.[4] The hamlet of Lagartera belonged to the lordship of Oropesa, which segregated from the land of Ávila in the late 13th century.[5] Lagartera was granted township on 21 January 1642.[6] The village of Lagartera is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of embroidery, needlework and lace-making.[7]

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