Montiel
Municipality in Castilla–La Mancha, Spain
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Montiel is a municipality of Spain located in the province of Ciudad Real, Castilla–La Mancha.[2] The municipality spans across a total area of 271.22 km2 and, as of 1 January 2020, it has a registered population of 1,294.[2]
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Montiel | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Montiel  Montiel | |
| Coordinates: 38°42′N 2°52′W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castilla–La Mancha |
| Province | Ciudad Real |
| Area | |
• Total | 271.22 km2 (104.72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 900 m (3,000 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 1,167 |
| • Density | 4.303/km2 (11.14/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Montieleños |
| Postal code | 13326 |
| Website | Official website |
History
On 5 March 1227, Ferdinand III donated the Estrella Castle to Pedro González, Grand Master of the Order of Santiago, so Montiel eventually became the head of the Campo de Montiel lands.[3] In 1243, Montiel was granted a fuero (a copy of Cuenca's) and a number of privileges by Grand Master Paio Peres Correia.[4]
The Battle of Montiel occurred at the town. It was also the place where Peter of Castile was killed by Henry of Trastamara.[5]
Historically, Montiel was home to a Jewish community in the Middle Ages, up until the 1492 expulsion of the Jews.[6]
