Puertollano
Puertollano | |
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Aerial view (March 2021) | |
| 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) | |
• 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 (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. It lies on the Madrid–Seville high-speed rail line (opened 1992).