Guadalajara, Spain
Guadalajara (/ˌɡwɑːdələˈhɑːrə/, Spanish: [ɡwaðalaˈxaɾa] (13px listen))[1] is a city and municipality in Spain, located in the autonomous community of Castilla–La Mancha. It is the capital of the Province of Guadalajara.
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Coat of arms of Coat of arms | |
| Coordinates: 40°38′1.36″N 3°10′2.62″W / 40.6337111°N 3.1673944°WCoordinates: 40°38′1.36″N 3°10′2.62″W / 40.6337111°N 3.1673944°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Castilla–La Mancha |
| Province | Guadalajara |
| Founded | 8th century; possible prior Iberian origin |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alberto Rojo Blas (PSOE) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 235.51 km2 (90.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 708 m (2,323 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 972 m (3,189 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 84,145 |
| • Density | 357.288/km2 (925.373/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 19001–5 |
| Climate | Csa |
| Website | Official website |
Guadalajara, Spain Media
Remains of the "Alcázar of Guadalajara", built in the 9th century
Isabelline style Palacio del Infantado (15th century)
Drawing of Guadalajara in the 1560s, by Anton van den Wyngaerde. The view, from the North, visibly features the Bridge over the Henares, then a turreted bridge.
Guadalajara circa 1872, by Laurent.
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Soldiers of the Rebel faction during the Battle of Guadalajara (1937).
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Aerial view of the city, as seen from the northeast.
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Alcarria lands, near Guadalajara
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Guadalajara mountains seen from Trijueque
Hall of Guadalajara, Spain
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References
- ↑ "Guadalajara". Collins Dictionary. n.d. Retrieved 26 September 2014.