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{{Infobox settlement
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| name = Pozoblanco
| name = Pozoblanco
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| image_caption = Aerial view of Pozoblanco.
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Los Pedroches]]
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| population_demonym = Tarugos or Pozoalbenses
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| leader_title = [[Alcalde]]
| leader_name = Pablo Carrillo|
| leader_name = Santiago Cabello Muñoz
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| website = {{official website|http://www.pozoblanco.es}}
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}}{{Commonscat|Pozoblanco}}'''Pozoblanco''' ({{IPA-es|poθoˈβlaŋko}}) is a town in the [[Córdoba Province, Spain|province of Córdoba]], southern [[Spain]], in the north-central part of the [[Autonomous communities of Spain|autonomous community]] of [[Andalusia]]. It is located near the [[headwaters]] of the Guadamatillas and of other small sub-tributaries of the [[Guadiana]], in the lowlands of [[Los Pedroches]], which lie between the Sierra de la Alcildia on the north and the [[Sierra Morena]] on the south.
{{Commons category|Pozoblanco}}'''Pozoblanco''' ({{IPA|es|poθoˈβlaŋko}}) is a town in the [[Córdoba Province, Spain|province of Córdoba]], southern [[Spain]], in the north-central part of the [[Autonomous communities of Spain|autonomous community]] of [[Andalusia]]. It is located near the [[headwaters]] of the Guadamatillas and other small sub-tributaries of the [[Guadiana]], in the lowlands of [[Los Pedroches]], which lie between the Sierra de la Alcildia on the north and the [[Sierra Morena]] on the south.


It is the birthplace of the novelist [[Rafael Peñas Cruz]] and the composer [[Lorenzo Palomo]].
It is the birthplace of the novelist [[Rafael Peñas Cruz]] and the composer [[Lorenzo Palomo]].


==History==
==History==
Pozoblanco, like other nearby towns such as [[Villanueva de Córdoba]], likely originated in the mid 14th century when residents of nearby [[Pedroche]] fled from the [[bubonic plague]]. Alternatively, Pozoblanco may have begun as a small outpost that developed over time as residents of Pedroche were forced to pasture their livestock farther and farther from the town. Another possibility is that Pozoblanco was founded by a Jewish community, perhaps after being expelled from Pedroche.
Pozoblanco, like other nearby towns such as [[Villanueva de Córdoba]], probably originated in the mid 14th century when residents of [[Pedroche]] fled from the [[bubonic plague]]. Alternatively, Pozoblanco may have begun as a small outpost that developed over time as residents of Pedroche were forced to pasture their livestock further and further from the town. Another possibility is that Pozoblanco was founded by a Jewish community, perhaps after being expelled from Pedroche.


The first settlements were in the area known today as “Pozo Viejo.” According to tradition, the town grew up around a well that had turned white from the excrement of chickens, hence the name Pozoblanco, meaning “white well.” The well and chicken may also be seen on the town coat of arms.
The first settlements were in the area known today as “Pozo Viejo.” According to tradition, the town grew up around a well that had turned white from the excrement of chickens, hence the name Pozoblanco, meaning “white well.” The well and chicken can also be seen on the town coat of arms.


Pozoblanco depended administratively on Pedroche until it obtained the title of Villa around 1478. In the medieval era, the history of Pozoblanco is tied to that of the so-called “Seven Villas of the Pedroches” (Pedroche, Torremilano, [[Torrecampo]], Pozoblanco, [[Villanueva de Córdoba]], [[Alcaracejos]] and [[Añora]]). This community was broken up in 1836 and the communal lands were redistributed among the towns. Pozoblanco received the title of city from [[Alfonso XIII of Spain|King Alfonso XIII]] on April 22, 1923.
Pozoblanco depended administratively on Pedroche until it obtained the title of Villa around 1478. In the medieval era, the history of Pozoblanco is tied to that of the so-called “Seven Villas of the Pedroches” (Pedroche, Torremilano, [[Torrecampo]], Pozoblanco, [[Villanueva de Córdoba]], [[Alcaracejos]] and [[Añora]]). This community was broken up in 1836 and the communal lands were redistributed among the towns. Pozoblanco received the title of city from [[Alfonso XIII of Spain|King Alfonso XIII]] on April 22, 1923.


Pozoblanco remained loyal to the [[Second Spanish Republic|Republic]] throughout the [[Spanish Civil War]]. The battle of Pozoblanco took place in March 1937, when the forces of [[Gonzalo Queipo de Llano|General Queipo de Llano]] attempted to conquer the town; however, the troops of the [[Spanish Republican Army]] under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Joaquín Pérez Salas defeated the Nationalist forces and held the town. In late March 1939 Pozoblanco was conquered by the armies of the Francoist faction.
Pozoblanco remained loyal to the [[Second Spanish Republic|Republic]] throughout the [[Spanish Civil War]]. The battle of Pozoblanco took place in March 1937, when the forces of [[Gonzalo Queipo de Llano|General Queipo de Llano]] attempted to conquer the town. However, the troops of the [[Spanish Republican Army]] under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Joaquín Pérez Salas defeated the Nationalist forces and held the town. In late March 1939, Pozoblanco was conquered by the armies of the Francoist faction.


==See also==
==See also==
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==Twin towns==
==Twin towns==
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Le Mée-sur-Seine]], [[France]]
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Le Mée-sur-Seine]], [[France]]
*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Meckenheim]], [[Germany]]

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/iea/sima/htm/sm14054.htm Pozoblanco] - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060430173819/http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/iea/sima/htm/sm14054.htm Pozoblanco] - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía
*[http://www.pozoblanco.es/ Ayuntamiento de Pozoblanco]
*[http://www.pozoblanco.es/ Ayuntamiento de Pozoblanco]


Latest revision as of 18:44, 13 December 2024

Pozoblanco
Municipality
Aerial view of Pozoblanco.
Aerial view of Pozoblanco.
Coat of arms of Pozoblanco
Coat of arms
Location of Pozoblanco in the province of Córdoba.
Location of Pozoblanco in the province of Córdoba.
Pozoblanco is located in Spain
Pozoblanco
Pozoblanco
Location in Spain
Pozoblanco is located in Andalusia
Pozoblanco
Pozoblanco
Location in Andalusia
Pozoblanco is located in Province of Córdoba (Spain)
Pozoblanco
Pozoblanco
Location in the Province of Córdoba
Coordinates: 38°23′N 4°51′W / 38.383°N 4.850°W / 38.383; -4.850
Country Spain
Autonomous community Andalusia
ProvinceCórdoba
ComarcaLos Pedroches
Judicial districtPozoblanco
Government
 • AlcaldeSantiago Cabello Muñoz
Area
 • Total
329.92 km2 (127.38 sq mi)
Elevation
654 m (2,146 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
17,222
 • Density52/km2 (140/sq mi)
DemonymTarugos or Pozoalbenses
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
14400
Official language(s)Spanish
WebsiteOfficial website
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pozoblanco.

Pozoblanco (Spanish pronunciation: [poθoˈβlaŋko]) is a town in the province of Córdoba, southern Spain, in the north-central part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is located near the headwaters of the Guadamatillas and other small sub-tributaries of the Guadiana, in the lowlands of Los Pedroches, which lie between the Sierra de la Alcildia on the north and the Sierra Morena on the south.

It is the birthplace of the novelist Rafael Peñas Cruz and the composer Lorenzo Palomo.

History

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Pozoblanco, like other nearby towns such as Villanueva de Córdoba, probably originated in the mid 14th century when residents of Pedroche fled from the bubonic plague. Alternatively, Pozoblanco may have begun as a small outpost that developed over time as residents of Pedroche were forced to pasture their livestock further and further from the town. Another possibility is that Pozoblanco was founded by a Jewish community, perhaps after being expelled from Pedroche.

The first settlements were in the area known today as “Pozo Viejo.” According to tradition, the town grew up around a well that had turned white from the excrement of chickens, hence the name Pozoblanco, meaning “white well.” The well and chicken can also be seen on the town coat of arms.

Pozoblanco depended administratively on Pedroche until it obtained the title of Villa around 1478. In the medieval era, the history of Pozoblanco is tied to that of the so-called “Seven Villas of the Pedroches” (Pedroche, Torremilano, Torrecampo, Pozoblanco, Villanueva de Córdoba, Alcaracejos and Añora). This community was broken up in 1836 and the communal lands were redistributed among the towns. Pozoblanco received the title of city from King Alfonso XIII on April 22, 1923.

Pozoblanco remained loyal to the Republic throughout the Spanish Civil War. The battle of Pozoblanco took place in March 1937, when the forces of General Queipo de Llano attempted to conquer the town. However, the troops of the Spanish Republican Army under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Joaquín Pérez Salas defeated the Nationalist forces and held the town. In late March 1939, Pozoblanco was conquered by the armies of the Francoist faction.

See also

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Twin towns

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References

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  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
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