Villanueva de la Fuente

38°42′N 2°42′W / 38.700°N 2.700°W / 38.700; -2.700Country SpainAutonomous community Castile-La ManchaProvinceCiudad RealComarcaCampo de MontielCommonwealthManserjaGovernment • MayorFrancisco Morales GonzálezArea • Total129.10 km² (49.85 sq mi)Elevation1,005 m (3,297 ft)Population • Total2,123 • Density16/km² (43/sq mi)DemonymVillanoverosTime zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code

Villanueva de la Fuente is a small village located in the Province of Ciudad Real, in the region of Castile-La Mancha, Spain.

In the past it was a Roman village called Mentesa which was a typical crossroads in the Roman period. Prominent festivals take place in May during La Romeria de Mayo, and the 31 of August which is the beginning of the Festival of the people.

Tourist sights include the mountains of Alcaraz and the river of Villanueva. La Ermita de los Desamparados is a pilgrimage place.

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