Villafrechós

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Villafrechós, Spain
Official seal of Villafrechós, Spain
Church
Church
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCastile and León
ProvinceValladolid
MunicipalityVillafrechós
Area
 • Total6,051 km2 (2,336 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total505
 • Density901/km2 (2,330/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitevillafrechos.org.es

Villafrechós is a municipality located in the province of Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2011 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 545 inhabitants. This town is known for the caramelized almonds. The mayor is Miguel Ángel Gómez Vaquero.

The town was the birthplace of Salvador Bezos, the paternal grandfather of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.[2] Jeff and his family visited the town in 2011.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. ^ https://www.eleconomista.es/empresas-finanzas/noticias/11053245/02/21/Esta-el-futuro-de-Amazon-en-Valladolid-Villafrechos-el-origen-familiar-de-Jeff-Bezos-que-trata-de-seducirlo.html
  3. ^ https://tekdeeps.com/villafrechos-the-valladolid-town-of-jeff-bezos-grandfather-who-awaits-your-help/

Coordinates: 41°54′N 5°14′W / 41.900°N 5.233°W / 41.900; -5.233


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