Lagartera
Municipality in Castilla–La Mancha, Spain
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Lagartera is a municipality of Spain located in the province of Toledo, Castilla–La Mancha.[2] The municipality spans across a total area of 81.02 km2 and, as of 1 January 2020, it has a registered population of 1,354.[2]
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| Coordinates: 39°54′18″N 5°12′03″W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castilla–La Mancha |
| Province | Toledo |
| Area | |
• Total | 81.02 km2 (31.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 389 m (1,276 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 1,294 |
| • Density | 15.97/km2 (41.37/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
History
Part of the Campo Arañuelo,[3] the settlement dates at least from the late 13th century.[4] The hamlet of Lagartera belonged to the lordship of Oropesa, which segregated from the land of Ávila in the late 13th century.[5] Lagartera was granted township on 21 January 1642.[6] The village of Lagartera is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of embroidery, needlework and lace-making.[7]
Moza lagarterana by Jules Gervais-Courtellemont (1924)
