Villalba del Rey

Coordinates: 40°21′N 2°38′W / 40.350°N 2.633°W / 40.350; -2.633CountrySpainAutonomous communityCastile-La ManchaProvinceCuencaMunicipalityVillalba del ReyArea • Total95 km² (37 sq mi)Elevation791 m (2,595 ft)Population • Total515 • Density5.4/km² (14/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Villalba del Rey is a municipality located in the province of Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It is part of the natural region of La Alcarria. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 662 inhabitants.

• Formerly known as Villalba de Huete, it became independent in 1411 and acquired its present name.
• Local economy is based in agriculture, sheep husbandry and beekeeping; with the main produce being cereals, olive oil, sunflower oil, honey and wine.

Main buildings

• Immaculate Conception Hermitage: Simple gothic hermitage with square base.
• Assumption of Mary Church:Church of three naves and latin cross base from the 16th and 17th centuries. Inside, baroque altarpiece from the 18th century.

Local holidays and folklore

• Saint Sebastian: January 20.
• Holy Week: Traditional processions of Maundy Thursday, the Gathering and Good Friday.
• Saint Isidore the Laborer: May 15.
• Nuestra Señora de los Portentos: First Sunday in September.

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