Marchamalo
Marchamalo | |
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 Seal | |
  Marchamalo | |
| Coordinates: 40°40′14″N 3°12′02″W / 40.67056°N 3.20056°WCoordinates: 40°40′14″N 3°12′02″W / 40.67056°N 3.20056°W | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castilla-La Mancha |
| Province |  Guadalajara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.20 km2 (12.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 674 m (2,211 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,229 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Marchamalo is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, Spain. According to the 2007 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 4,849 inhabitants.
Marah Malao[]
The small village was the home of a large Jewish community that was known for their many small factories.
The most famous one of them was the "Marchmalo Sweet" that was known all around province of Guadalajara.
Over the years, some families moved to Morocco and set their homes at Agadir. Their Marchmallo Sweets business moved with them under the name of "Marah Malao" and was successful.
References[]
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
Categories:
- Municipalities in the Province of Guadalajara