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Ciudad Real

Provincial capital

Ciudad Real is a municipality of Spain located in the autonomous community of Castile–La Mancha, capital of the province of Ciudad Real. It is the 5th most populated municipality in the region.

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It was founded as Villa Real in 1255 as a royal demesne town and enclave long surrounded by territory belonging to the military order of Calatrava. Its history in the late middle ages was influenced by friction with the latter.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Ciudad Real
Province
Ciudad Real
Autonomous community
Castilla-La Mancha
Population (INE 2025)
76,217
Altitude
637 m
Area (IGN)
282 km²
Postcode
13001–13005
Demonym
ciudadrealeña / ciudadrealeño
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The essentials for getting around Ciudad Real without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 38.9861° N, 3.9273° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
13001–13005
Altitude
637 m
Population (INE 2025)
76,217 inhabitants
Province / region
Ciudad Real · Castilla-La Mancha
Official website
ciudadreal.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Ciudad Real's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Ciudad Real

47 registered places to stay

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