Brihuega
City and Municipality in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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Brihuega is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, Spain. According to the 2007 census (INE), the municipality had a population of 2,835 inhabitants.
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| Coordinates: 40°45′38″N 2°52′09″W | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castilla-La Mancha |
| Province | Guadalajara |
| Comarca | La Alcarria |
| Municipality | Brihuega |
| Area | |
• Total | 296.41 km2 (114.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 920 m (3,020 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 2,826 |
| • Density | 9.534/km2 (24.69/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Climate | Cfb |
In 1710 a hard-fought battle took place in the township between Lord Stanhope's troops and the Franco-Spanish army during the War of the Spanish Succession. The town was also the scene of violent battles during the Battle of Guadalajara in the Spanish Civil War.
Further reading
- Altman, Ida. Transatlantic Ties in the Spanish Empire: Brihuega, Spain and Puebla, Mexico 1560-1620. Stanford: Stanford University Press 2000.
- García López, Juan Catalina. El fuero de Brihuega. Madrid: Manuel G. Hernández 1887.
- Niño Rodríguez, Antonio. Organización social y actividades productivas en una villa castellana del antiguo régimen: Brihuega. Guadalajara: caja de Ahorro Provincial de Guadalajara 1985.
- Pérez Moreno, Camilo. Tradiciones religiosas en España: La Virgen de la Peña de Brihuega. Madrid: Asilo de Huérfanos de de S.C. de Jesús, 1884.
- Rodríguez Gutiérrez, Miguel. Bosquejo histórico de Brihuega y sus pueblos. Madrid: T. Sánchez 1981.
Gallery
Cozagón Arch
San Felipe Church
Bullring
Town Hall
Arab Caves
Cadena Gate
Ancient Brihuega's City Walls
Mayors
- Adela de la Torre de Lope (2007–2015)[2]
