Atienza

For the surname, see Atienza (surname).
Atienza
Coat of arms of Atienza
Coat of arms
Location in Guadalajara Province
Location in Guadalajara Province
Atienza is located in Province of Guadalajara
Atienza
Atienza
Atienza is located in Castilla-La Mancha
Atienza
Atienza
Atienza is located in Spain
Atienza
Atienza
Coordinates: 41°11′54″N 2°51′55″W / 41.19833°N 2.86528°W / 41.19833; -2.86528
Country Spain
ProvinceGuadalajara
MunicipalityAtienza
Area
 • Total
104 km2 (40 sq mi)
Elevation
1,169 m (3,835 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
431
 • Density4.1/km2 (11/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Atienza (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈtjen.θa]) is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, Spain. According to the 2023 census (INE), the municipality had a population of 434 inhabitants.

The Castle of Atienza is situated here.

There were ancient Celtiberian settlements in the Cerro del Padrastro.[2]

Geology

Atienza, as well as the area surrounding it, is located in the transition zone between the Sistema Ibérico and the Sistema Central.

  • View of Atienza
    View of Atienza
  • A gate of the medieval Atienza's City Walls
    A gate of the medieval Atienza's City Walls
  • A street of Atienza
    A street of Atienza
  • Cemetery and Romanesque Church of Santa María del Rey
    Cemetery and Romanesque Church of Santa María del Rey
  • Castle of Atienza
    Castle of Atienza
  • Castle of Atienza and Santa María del Rey church
    Castle of Atienza and Santa María del Rey church

Notable people

Juan Bravo was born in Atienza.

Luisa de Medrano was born in Atienza. (August 9th, 1484)

Bonifacio Escudero, worked as a doctor, has a street to his name.

References

  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. ^ Atienza y su Tierra Archived July 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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