Torquemada, Palencia
Municipality in Castile and León, Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Torquemada is a municipality in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2010 census (INE), the municipality had a population of 1098 inhabitants. It is the namesake and believed to be the birthplace of famed Grand Inquisitor Tomas de Torquemada.
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Torquemada | |
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Country | Spain |
Autonomous community | Castile and León |
Province | Palencia |
Municipality | Torquemada |
Area | |
• Total | 83.63 km2 (32.29 sq mi) |
Elevation | 741 m (2,431 ft) |
Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 968 |
• Density | 12/km2 (30/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Website | Official website |
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The village is known for its peppers, an important crop for the local economy.