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{{Infobox settlement

| name = Tronchón
{{Spanish city |
| settlement_type = [[Municipalities of Spain|Municipality]]
official_name=Tronchón |
| official_name = <!-- if different from name -->
image_coat_of_arms = Tronchon coat of arms.JPG|
| native_name = <!-- if different from name -->
time_zone = CET (GMT +1)|
| image_skyline = Tronchon2008 08.JPG
time_zone_summer = CEST (GMT +2)|
| image_alt =
native_name = Tronchón|
| image_caption = Tronchon August 2008
spanish_name = Tronchón |
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founded = 1272 AC |
| image_shield = Escudo de Tronchón (Teruel).svg
lat_long = 40°37'14.14"N 0°23'53.82"W|
| nickname =
native_language = Spanish|
| motto =
community = Aragon|
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community_link = Aragon Community|
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province = Teruel|
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province_link = Teruel (province)|
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area = 57.1|
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Spain
altitude = 1096|
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population = 101 [http://www.ine.es]|
| subdivision_name = {{flag|Spain}}
date-population = 2007|
| subdivision_type1 = [[Autonomous communities of Spain|Autonomous community]]
postal_code = 44141|
| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Aragón}}
density = 1.77|
| subdivision_type2 = [[Provinces of Spain|Province]]
date-density = 2007|
| subdivision_name2 = [[Teruel (province)|Teruel]]
image_skyline = Tronchon2008 08.JPG|
| subdivision_type3 = [[Comarcas of Spain|Comarca]]
| image_skyline_size = 250px
| subdivision_name3 = [[Maestrazgo, Aragon|Maestrazgo]]
| image_skyline_caption = Tronchon August 2008|
| subdivision_type4 = [[Judicial districts of Spain|Judicial district]]
| subdivision_name4 = Alcañiz
| seat_type = <!-- [[Capital (political)|Capital]] -->
| seat =
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| area_total_km2 = 57.1
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| population_footnotes = {{Spain metadata Wikidata|population_footnotes}}
| population_total = {{Spain metadata Wikidata|population_total}}
| population_demonym = Tronchonero, -a
| population_note =
| population_density_km2 = auto
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| blank_info_sec1 = Spanish
| timezone = [[Central European Time|CET]]
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| area_code_type = [[Telephone numbers in Spain|Dialing code]]
| area_code =
| leader_title = [[Alcalde]]
| leader_name = José Manuel Molina Mateo
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'''Tronchón''' is a town located in the province of [[Teruel]] in the autonomous community of [[Aragon]], Spain. The town is near the border with [[Castellón (province)|Castellón]], a province in the autonomous community of [[Valencia (autonomous community)|Valencia]]. It is situated in Teruel’s mountainous area known as [[Maestrazgo]].

'''Tronchón''' is a town in the [[Teruel]] province of [[Aragon]], in [[Spain]]. The town is near the border with the [[Castellón (province)|Castellón province]] of the [[Valencia (autonomous community)|Valencia autonomous community]]. It is situated in Teruel’s mountainous area known as [[Maestrazgo]].


== Geography ==
== Geography ==


The town is 1.096 m. above see level and is located at 40°37'14.14"N 0°23'53.82"W. It is 71 km far (geographic distance) from the [[Mediterranean]] coast.
The town is 1,096 m (3,596&nbsp;ft) above sea level and is located at 40°37'14.14"N 0°23'53.82"W. It is 71&nbsp;km (44&nbsp;mi) away (geographic distance) from the [[Mediterranean]] coast.

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== People ==
== People ==


In 2001 census, the town has recorded 103 inhabitants. The town has experienced a continuous reduction of population during the end of the 19th century and the 20th century. In 1910 the town recorded 991 inhabitants, in 1970 331 inhabitants. During the last decade of the 20th century and the first decade of 21st century the town has received an incoming flow of immigrants from [[Romania]].
In 2001 census, the town recorded 103 inhabitants. The town has experienced a continuous reduction of population during the end of the 19th century and the 20th century. In 1910 the town recorded 991 inhabitants, and in 1970 it recorded only 331 inhabitants. During the last decade of the 20th century and the first decade of 21st century the town has received an incoming flow of immigrants from [[Romania]].


Tronchon’s cheese is mentioned twice in the 16th century book “The Quixote” from Miguel de Cervantes. Nowadays the town still produces its old cheese made from sheep and goat milk. Tronchon also used to be an important producer of felt hats. That production halted with the industrialization of the production process.
Tronchón’s cheese is mentioned twice in the 17th century book [[Don Quixote]], by [[Miguel de Cervantes]]. Nowadays the town still produces its old cheese made from sheep and goat milk. Tronchon also used to be an important producer of felt hats. That production halted with the industrialization of the production process.


Currently its economy is based in agriculture and cattle. During the last years the tourist activities have also grown in the town.
Currently its economy is based in agriculture and cattle. In recent years tourist activities have also grown in the town.


== History ==
== History ==
Tronchón received the status of "town" on June 22, 1272.


==References==
It was given the "town" status to Tronchon on 1272 June 22nd
{{Reflist}}



== External links ==
== External links ==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070509150400/http://www.tronchon.es/ Very complete web dedicated to the town and its people] (in Spanish)

*[http://www.tronchon.es Very complete web dedicated to the town and its people] (in Spanish)

*[http://www.eldesfase.es/ Peña (young people group) el Desfase]
*[http://www.eldesfase.es/ Peña (young people group) el Desfase]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080415042919/http://despoblacion.elmonolito.com/ Statistical data of the town]
* [http://www.tronchon.info/ Tronchón.info]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070927235119/http://www.turismomaestrazgo.com/pueblos/tronchon/tronchon.htm Turismo Maestrazgo]


*[http://despoblacion.elmonolito.com/ Statistical data of the town]


* [http://www.tronchon.info/ Tronchón.info]

* [http://www.turismomaestrazgo.com/pueblos/tronchon/tronchon.htm Turismo Maestrazgo]
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Latest revision as of 20:15, 19 August 2024

Tronchón
Municipality
Tronchon August 2008
Tronchon August 2008
Coat of arms of Tronchón
Coat of arms
Tronchón is located in Spain
Tronchón
Tronchón
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 40°37′14.14″N 0°23′53.82″W / 40.6205944°N 0.3982833°W / 40.6205944; -0.3982833
Country Spain
Autonomous community Aragón
ProvinceTeruel
ComarcaMaestrazgo
Judicial districtAlcañiz
Government
 • AlcaldeJosé Manuel Molina Mateo
Area
 • Total
57.1 km2 (22.0 sq mi)
Elevation
1,096 m (3,596 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
65
 • Density1.1/km2 (2.9/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Tronchonero, -a
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
44141
Official language(s)Spanish

Tronchón is a town located in the province of Teruel in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. The town is near the border with Castellón, a province in the autonomous community of Valencia. It is situated in Teruel’s mountainous area known as Maestrazgo.

Geography

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The town is 1,096 m (3,596 ft) above sea level and is located at 40°37'14.14"N 0°23'53.82"W. It is 71 km (44 mi) away (geographic distance) from the Mediterranean coast.

People

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In 2001 census, the town recorded 103 inhabitants. The town has experienced a continuous reduction of population during the end of the 19th century and the 20th century. In 1910 the town recorded 991 inhabitants, and in 1970 it recorded only 331 inhabitants. During the last decade of the 20th century and the first decade of 21st century the town has received an incoming flow of immigrants from Romania.

Tronchón’s cheese is mentioned twice in the 17th century book Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes. Nowadays the town still produces its old cheese made from sheep and goat milk. Tronchon also used to be an important producer of felt hats. That production halted with the industrialization of the production process.

Currently its economy is based in agriculture and cattle. In recent years tourist activities have also grown in the town.

History

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Tronchón received the status of "town" on June 22, 1272.

References

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  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
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