Villanueva de la Fuente

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Villanueva de la Fuente
Villanueva de la Fuente is located in Spain
Villanueva de la Fuente
Villanueva de la Fuente
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 38°42′N 2°42′W / 38.700°N 2.700°W / 38.700; -2.700
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile-La Mancha
ProvinceCiudad Real
ComarcaCampo de Montiel
CommonwealthManserja
Government
 • MayorFrancisco Morales González
Area
 • Total129.10 km2 (49.85 sq mi)
Elevation
1,005 m (3,297 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total2,123
 • Density16/km2 (43/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Villanoveros
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
13330

Villanueva de la Fuente is a small village located in the Province of Ciudad Real, in the region of Castile-La Mancha, Spain.

In the past it was a Roman village called Mentesa which was a typical crossroads in the Roman period. Prominent festivals take place in May during , and the 31 of August which is the beginning of the Festival of the people.

Tourist sights include the mountains of Alcaraz and the river of Villanueva. is a pilgrimage place.

References[]

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


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