Villafrechós

Villafrechós is a municipality located in the province of Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2011 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 545 inhabitants. This town is known for the caramelized almonds. The mayor is Miguel Ángel Gómez Vaquero.

Villafrechós, Spain
Official seal of Villafrechós, Spain
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CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCastile and León
ProvinceValladolid
MunicipalityVillafrechós
Area
 • Total60 km2 (20 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total505
 • Density9/km2 (20/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitevillafrechos.org.es

The town was the birthplace of Salvador Bezos, the paternal grandfather of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.[2] Jeff and his family visited the town in 2011.[3]

References
  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. "Está el futuro de Amazon en Valladolid? Villafrechós, el origen familiar de Jeff Bezos que trata de seducirlo - elEconomista.es".
  3. "Villafrechós, the Valladolid town of Jeff Bezos' grandfather who awaits your help". 8 February 2021.

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