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Brihuega
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Flag of Brihuega
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Coat of arms of Brihuega
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Brihuega is located in Province of Guadalajara
Brihuega
Brihuega
Location in Province of Guadalajara
Brihuega is located in Castilla-La Mancha
Brihuega
Brihuega
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
Brihuega is located in Spain
Brihuega
Brihuega
Location in Spain
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)
 • 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.

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Mayors

  • Adela de la Torre de Lope (2007–2015)

See also

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