La Sagra is a Castilian
comarca
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delineated by natural formations but not legally recognized. The comarca includes localities belonging to both the
province of Madrid
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and the
province of Toledo. La Sagra covers an area of 1322 km
2, and is bordered by the
Guadarrama River and the
Tagus
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Municipalities of Toledo
Municipalities of
Madrid
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Casarrubuelos
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Ciempozuelos
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Cubas de la Sagra
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Griñón
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Serranillos
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Torrejón de la Calzada
Torrejón de la Calzada is a municipality of the Community of Madrid
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Torrejón de Velasco
Torrejón de Velasco is a municipality of the Community of Madrid
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Valdemoro
Valdemoro is a municipal district, located in the Southern zone of the autonomous community of Madrid, Spain. Located 27 kilometers from the capital, Valdemoro is officially part of the comarca of La Sagra, though it is generally also included ...
Borders and Geography
The exact geographic boundaries of La Sagra are not clearly defined. It is understood, however, that the comarca encompasses parts of the municipal district of Toledo, above all the neighborhood of Azucaica. According to information provided by the Diputaciones Provinciales of Madrid and Toledo, these municipal districts are the only ones considered to be a part of the comarca.
The high, flat ground of La Sagra is part of the
Submeseta Sur, and averages approximately 600 meters in altitude. The region has been experiencing a large population growth in the past few decades due to its proximity to the
capital.
The majority of the fertile land of La Sagra is dedicated to the cultivation of
cereals. Due to high clay content in the subsoil, a large part of all industrial activity is dedicated to ceramics, especially bricks and tiles. The area also supports a number of other specialized industries, and is home to a large number of industrial parks.
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External links
Comarca de La Sagra, según la Diputación de Toledo(Spanish)
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Comarcas of Castilla–La Mancha
Comarcas of the Community of Madrid
Geography of the Province of Toledo