Montesclaros is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the municipality had a population of 406 inhabitants.

Montesclaros
municipality
Main Square of Montesclaros
Seal
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile-La Mancha
Province	Toledo
Municipality	Montesclaros
Area
• Total	21 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation	558 m (1,831 ft)
Population  (2018)[1]
• Total	408
• Density	19/km2 (50/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

It is known for its marble quarries.[2]

History

Prior to its settlement, the site of Montesclaros was a pasture called Anadinos in Higueruela de las Dueñas. Montesclaros was not populated until February 1491 when it acquired the title of Villa thanks to María de Luna, the daughter and rich heir of the Constable of Castile, Álvaro de Luna. María de Luna wanted to suppress the robberies and deaths that occurred in the nearby mountains. Fifteen residents of Navamorcuende were given the rights to relocate to Montesclaros.

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