Oropesa, Spain

Oropesa is a Spanish town in the province of Toledo. The town of 2,872 is famous for its castle-turned-parador, which was built in 1402. The parador was formerly the residence of the Toledo family of nobles. This includes Francisco de Toledo, Count of Oropesa, who became the Viceroy of Peru.

Oropesa
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Oropesa
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 39°55′N 5°11′W
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile-La Mancha
ProvinceToledo
ComarcaCampana de Oropesa
Judicial districtTalavera de la Reina
Government
  AlcaldeJuan Antonio Morcillo Reviriego (2007)
Area
  Total337 km2 (130 sq mi)
Elevation
425 m (1,394 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total2,658
  Density7.9/km2 (20/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Oropesano, na
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
45560
Dialing code925
Official language(s)Castillian
WebsiteOfficial website

The town has a yearly celebration in April called "Jornadas Medievales", or "Medieval Days", which plays off the presence of the Castle in Oropesa.

References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.

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