Atienza
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Coat of arms | |
Location in Guadalajara Province | |
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| Coordinates: 41°11′54″N 2°51′55″W / 41.19833°N 2.86528°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Province | Guadalajara |
| Municipality | Atienza |
| Area | |
• Total | 104 km2 (40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,169 m (3,835 ft) |
| Population (2024-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 422 |
| • Density | 4.06/km2 (10.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Atienza (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈtjen.θa]) is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, Spain. According to the 2023 census (INE), the municipality had a population of 434 inhabitants.
The Castle of Atienza is situated here.
There were ancient Celtiberian settlements in the Cerro del Padrastro.[2]
Geology
Atienza, as well as the area surrounding it, is located in the transition zone between the Sistema Ibérico and the Sistema Central.
Gallery
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View of Atienza
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A gate of the medieval Atienza's City Walls
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A street of Atienza
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Cemetery and Romanesque Church of Santa María del Rey
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Castle of Atienza
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Castle of Atienza and Santa María del Rey church
Notable people
- Juan Bravo was born in Atienza.
- Luisa de Medrano was born in Atienza. (August 9th, 1484).
- Garcí Bravo de Medrano, perpetual alcaide of Atienza castle.
- Bonifacio Escudero, worked as a doctor, has a street to his name.
References
- ^ National Statistics Institute (13 December 2024). "Municipal Register of Spain of 2024".
- ^ Atienza y su Tierra
External links
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