Pétrola is a
municipality
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The term ''municipality' ...
in
Albacete
Albacete ( , , ) is a city and municipality in the Spanish autonomous community of Castilla–La Mancha, and capital of the province of Albacete.
Lying in the south-east of the Iberian Peninsula, the area around the city is known as Los Llan ...
,
Castile-La Mancha,
Spain
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. It is 35 km from
Albacete
Albacete ( , , ) is a city and municipality in the Spanish autonomous community of Castilla–La Mancha, and capital of the province of Albacete.
Lying in the south-east of the Iberian Peninsula, the area around the city is known as Los Llan ...
, capital of the province. The town's name comes from the ancient Roman word "petra", meaning 'stone'.
Environment
Pétrola is located in a fertile valley watered by cascades and small rivers. It is famous because of its
salt water
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lagoon, which is located in a
nature reserve
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.
Demographics
It has a population of 669 people.
In the summertime, its population increases to nearly 2,000 people due to the tourists, most of them sons of the people that emigrate.
Economy
The economy is mainly based in agriculture (cereals and vines) and farming and have lambs and sheep mainly.
Politics
The current mayor of the town is
Enriqueta Hoyos Cantos, who is a member of the
PP.
References
Municipalities of the Province of Albacete
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