Ambite
Ambite (Spanish pronunciation: [amˈbite]) is a municipality in the province of Madrid in central Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Alcalá. It has 648 inhabitants (INE 2022) in an area of 26 square kilometres (10 sq mi), with a population density of 14.69 hab/km2. It lies 770 metres (2,530 ft) above sea level.
Ambite | |
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Oak outside the palacio in Ambite | |
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| Coordinates: 40°19′40″N 3°10′59″W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Province | Madrid |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 770 m (2,530 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 601 |
| • Density | 23/km2 (60/sq mi) |
| Demonym | ambiteño/ambiteña |
Ambite is home to the Palacio del Marqués de Legarda, which dates to the 17th century. It was built by Alonso de Terante y Cárdenas, the Spanish ambassador in Naples during the reign of King Felipe III.
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