Tembleque, Spain


Tembleque is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain.
According to the 2010 census, the municipality had a population of 2 390 inhabitants, but it has since declined.

History

The name is of Iberian origin. At that time there were a lot of villages with names ending in "que".
After the reconquest of Toledo, the village belonged to the Knights Hospitaller.

Heraldry

The town has a coat of arms featuring three towers over a small mountain and a cannon.
The cannon symbolises the town's historical link with the artillery.

Landmarks

Buildings of interest include:
Francisco de Tembleque gave his name to the Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque in Mexico.
This structure is now a World Heritage Site.