Consuegra
Consuegra is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. In 2018, the municipality had a population of 10,098 inhabitants. It is 80 km from Ciudad Real and 60 km from Toledo. Consuegra is located in La Mancha region, famous for its extensive dry plains, vineyards and historical constructions such as windmills.
Consuegra | |
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Municipality | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Consuegra Consuegra | |
| Coordinates: 39°27′43″N 3°36′23″W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castilla–La Mancha |
| Province | Toledo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Benigno Casas Gómez |
| Area | |
| • Total | 358 km2 (138 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 704 m (2,310 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 10,098 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (73/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | Official website |
The principal economy sector is agriculture. The industry is predominated by textile and wood. Tourism has become a new economical source in the 21st century. The castle and the windmills are Consuegra's most important monuments.
Most Spanish windmills, like those described in Miguel de Cervantes' early 17th century novel Don Quixote, can be found in the community of Castilla-La Mancha, in central Spain. The best examples of restored Spanish windmills may be found around Consuegra where several mills can be seen on the hill just outside the town, giving a view of the 12th-century castle and of the town. Windmills are also located in Mota del Cuervo, Tomelloso, and Campo de Criptana.