Barcience
Barcience is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain.
Barcience | |
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha |
| Province | Toledo |
| Municipality | Barcience |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 513 m (1,683 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 856 |
| • Density | 45/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
History
The village was ceded to the House of Silva by Henry IV.
Remains of the 'Castle of Barcience'. It was built in the 15th century by the counts of Cifuentes, whose emblem was the lion. It was used for artillery in the 16th century.
References
- Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
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