Marchamalo is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, Spain. According to the 2007 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 4,849 inhabitants.

Marchamalo
Flag of Marchamalo
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Marchamalo is located in Spain
Marchamalo
Marchamalo
Marchamalo is located in Castilla-La Mancha
Marchamalo
Marchamalo
Marchamalo is located in Province of Guadalajara
Marchamalo
Marchamalo
Coordinates: 40°40′14″N 3°12′02″W / 40.67056°N 3.20056°W / 40.67056; -3.20056
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castilla-La Mancha
Province Guadalajara
Area
 • Total
31.20 km2 (12.05 sq mi)
Elevation
674 m (2,211 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
7,229
 • Density230/km2 (600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Marah Malao

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The small village was the home of a large Jewish community that was known for their many small factories. The most famous one of them was the "Marchmalo Sweet" that was known all around province of Guadalajara.

Over the years, some families moved to Morocco and set their homes at Agadir. Their Marchmallo Sweets business moved with them under the name of "Marah Malao" and was successful.

References

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