Puertollano | |
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Coordinates: 38°41′N 4°7′W / 38.683°N 4.117°W | |
Country | Spain |
Autonomous Community | Castilla–La Mancha |
Province | Ciudad Real |
Government | |
• Mayor | Adolfo Muniz |
Area | |
• Total | 226.74 km2 (87.54 sq mi) |
Elevation | 708 m (2,323 ft) |
Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 45,539 |
• Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postcode | 13500 |
Website | Official website |
Puertollano (Spanish pronunciation: [pweɾtoˈʎano]) is a municipality of Spain located in the province of Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha. The city has a population of 45,539[1] (2022). Contrasting to the largely rural character of the region, Puertollano stands out for the importance of industry, with a past linked to industrial and mining activities.[2] It lies on the AVE high-speed train line linking Madrid and Seville (opened 1992).