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Tronchón, Mountain municipality in Maestrazgo, Spain.

Located at an elevation of 1096 meters, Tronchón spreads across 57 square kilometers of mountainous terrain near the border with Castellón province.

The settlement received its official town status on June 22, 1272, marking the beginning of structured administrative governance in this part of Teruel province.

The traditional cheesemaking practice in Tronchón earned recognition in Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote, establishing its gastronomic reputation in Spanish literature.

The municipality maintains essential services for its 65 residents while developing tourism infrastructure through the Mancomunidad Turística del Maestrazgo Turolense association.

Former hat manufacturing center turned agricultural community, Tronchón preserves its artisanal cheese production methods using local sheep and goat milk.

Location: Maestrazgo

Capital city: Tronchón

Elevation above the sea: 1,096 m

Part of: Mancomunidad Turística del Maestrazgo Turolense

Shares border with: Villarluengo, Bordón, Olocau del Rey, Mirambel, Cantavieja

Website: http://tronchon.es

GPS coordinates: 40.62121,-0.39853

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:26

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Historic sites and natural areas in Aragon

This Spanish region contains medieval monasteries, castles, nature parks and geological formations. The provinces of Huesca, Zaragoza and Teruel feature Romanesque churches, Gothic bridges and Moorish architecture. The terrain includes canyons, caves, limestone formations and mountain ranges with hiking trails.

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