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View of TorquemadaLuis Rogelio HM · CC BY-SA 2.0

Torquemada

Village

Torquemada is a municipality in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2010 census (INE), the municipality had a population of 1098 inhabitants. It is the namesake and believed to be the birthplace of famed Grand Inquisitor Tomas de Torquemada.

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The village is known for its peppers, an important crop for the local economy.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Torquemada
Province
Palencia
Autonomous community
Castilla y León
Population (INE 2025)
964
Altitude
747 m
Area (IGN)
81.4 km²
Postcode
34230
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The essentials for getting around Torquemada without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.0340° N, 4.3196° 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
34230
Altitude
747 m
Population (INE 2025)
964 inhabitants
Province / region
Palencia · Castilla y León

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 Torquemada'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 Torquemada

5 registered places to stay

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