Montiel | ||
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Medieval Estrella Castle.
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Location in Spain. | ||
Coordinates: 38°42′N 2°52′W / 38.700°N 2.867°W | ||
Country | Spain | |
Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | |
Province | Ciudad Real | |
Comarca | Campo de Montiel | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Francisco Javier Álamo Amador (PP) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 271.29 km2 (104.75 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 900 m (3,000 ft) | |
Population (2009) | ||
• Total | 1,593 | |
• Density | 5.9/km2 (15/sq mi) | |
Postal code | 13326 |
Montiel is a municipality in the province of Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha, Spain.
The Battle of Montiel occurred at the town, and it was the place where Pedro I of Castilla was killed by Henry of Trastamara.