Albarreal de Tajo

Albarreal de Tajo is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2008 census (INE), the municipality had a population of 709 inhabitants.
Toponymy.
The root "alba" is probably derived from the Celtic roots "albiga" and "albiganus". The municipality was formerly known as "Albala", which is Arabic signifies "the sewer." During the 11th century, it was called "Albalat", signifying in Arabic "the walk" or "the path," and by the 16th century it was known as "Albarreal o Alcalá del Río".
During the 17th century, after receiving the title of "Villa", the municipality changed its name to "Alba Real". The local nobility still use this title, and the lord is known as the Count of Alba Real.