There are two possible origins for the town's name. One theory suggests that it could derive from the Arabic word رتبة (rutba), meaning "a place where livestock taxes were collected." Alternatively, it might also come … See more

Although it is not precisely known when the lands now comprising the municipality of La Roda were first inhabited, the area has historically been a crossroads, and archaeological finds … See more

La Roda is one of the key transportation hubs in the southeastern part of Spain’s national road network. It serves as a junction between the toll highway AP-36 (La Roda–Ocaña) and the A-31. The municipality is also traversed by the national highway N … See more

La Roda is part of the Camino de Santiago routes that pass through the province of Albacete. Specifically, it is located on the Camino de Santiago de Levante, which connects the city of Valencia with Zamora, where it joins the Ruta Jacobea de la Plata. The route … See more

La Roda is located in the northern part of the Province of Albacete, strategically positioned as a communication hub between See more

Traditionally an agricultural town, in recent years La Roda has focused its economic activity on the industrial sector and services.
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The historic center of La Roda was declared a Conjunto histórico on May 17, 1973. The town preserves a wealth of historical and artistic heritage within its old quarter, characterized by narrow streets and squares with a distinct traditional flavor and houses … See more