Torralba

Torralba is a Spanish toponym used for several places in Spain. The name is of toponymic origin and is found in various regions, typically referring to small rural settlements situated in hillier or upland landscapes.

The most notable instance is Torralba de Calatrava, a municipality in the province of Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha. It lies in the Campo de Calatrava area and has historical roots dating to medieval times. The local economy is largely based on agriculture, with services that support residents and surrounding rural communities.

In addition to Torralba de Calatrava, the name appears in other small localities across Spain as a place-name element, including hamlets and civil parishes within larger municipalities. These places are usually modest in population and characterized by agricultural land use and rural heritage.

The etymology of Torralba is linked to older Iberian linguistic forms; it is commonly interpreted as a compound related to hills or elevated terrain and white or bright features, though there is no single authoritative explanation. The name is occasionally found as a surname, originating from residents of a place named Torralba.