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Brihuega
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Country | Spain | ||
Autonomous community | Castilla-La Mancha | ||
Province | Guadalajara | ||
Comarca | La Alcarria | ||
Municipality | Brihuega | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 296.41 km2 (114.44 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 920 m (3,020 ft) | ||
Population
(2018)
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• Total | 2,399 | ||
• Density | 8.0935/km2 (20.962/sq mi) | ||
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Climate | Cfb |
Brihuega is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, Spain. According to the 2007 census (INE), the municipality had a population of 2,835 inhabitants.
In 1710 a hard-fought battle took place in the township between Lord Stanhope's troops and the Franco-Spanish army during the War of the Spanish Succession. The town was also the scene of violent battles during the Battle of Guadalajara in the Spanish Civil War.
Gallery
Mayors
- Adela de la Torre de Lope (2007–2015)
See also
In Spanish: Brihuega para niños
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