Pétrola is a municipality in Albacete, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It is 35 km from Albacete, capital of the province. The town's name comes from the ancient Roman word "petra", meaning 'stone'.

Environment

Pétrola is located in a fertile valley watered by cascades and small rivers. It is famous because of its salt water lagoon, which is located in a nature reserve.

Demographics

It has a population of 669 people. In the summertime, its population increases to nearly 2,000 people due to the tourists, most of them sons of the people that emigrate.

Economy

The economy is mainly based in agriculture (cereals and vines) and farming and have lambs and sheep mainly.

Politics

The current mayor of the town is Enriqueta Hoyos Cantos, who is a member of the PP.