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Albacete is a city an Municipality in southeastern Spain , 173 miles southeast of Madrid, the capital of the Province Of Albacete in the Autonomous Community of Castilla-La Mancha . The municipality had a population of 152,115 in 2002.

The settlement was named ''Al-Basit'', "the plain," by the Moors. The city has been known as a center for the manufacture of fine daggers, scissors, and Knives .

Albacete is not known as a tourist destination, but its sights include the new Cathedral and the Museo De Albacete .

During the Spanish Civil War , it was the headquarters and training camp of the International Brigades .

Albacete is home to the football team Albacete Balompie , commonly known simply as ''Albacete''.


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