Clausuró

Clausuró is a small municipality located in the province of Albacete within the autonomous community of Castile‑La Mancha, Spain. It lies in the eastern part of the province, approximately twelve kilometres south of the city of Albacete, along the plateau that forms part of the Iberian Meseta.

The village sits at an elevation of around 400 metres above sea level and is characterised by a temperate continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with fields of wheat, barley and olive groves, as well as patches of steppe vegetation.

The earliest documented references to Clausuró date to the late Middle Ages, when it appears in a royal charter as a small agrarian community. During the 18th and 19th centuries the settlement grew modestly, largely due to the expansion of citrus orchards. The 20th century brought industrialisation to nearby Albacete, and while Clausuró remained largely rural, some residents began commuting to the provincial capital for work.

Today the local economy is still largely based on farming and livestock. Small-scale cheese production and local craft workshops provide additional income sources. The municipality has invested in improving road infrastructure, linking it more directly with Albacete and neighbouring villages.

Clausuró has a population of about 350 residents, according to the 2020 census. Public services include a primary school, a health centre and a community hall that hosts cultural events such as traditional festivals, folk music concerts and agricultural fairs. The town also maintains a small library and a football pitch, which serve as focal points for community life.