El Viso de San Juan
| El Viso de San Juan, Spain | ||
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | |
| Province | Toledo | |
| Municipality | El Viso de San Juan | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 53 km2 (20 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 653 m (2,142 ft) | |
| Population (2006) | ||
| • Total | 2,339 | |
| • Density | 44.1/km2 (114/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
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El Viso de San Juan is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 2339 inhabitants.
Etymology
The term "viso" is derived from a Latin word, made Spanish in the 14th century, meaning a "view" or "sight." Accordingly, it is said in a document of 1576: "...the village of El Viso is so called for being located on high, and from which one can see many villages and lands . . ."
Coordinates: 40°09′N 3°55′W / 40.150°N 3.917°W
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