Ajamil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ajamil de Cameros
Ajamil
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Skyline of Ajamil de Cameros
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Municipality of Ajamil
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 Ajamil
Location in La Rioja, Spain
Ajamil
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous communities of Spain |  La Rioja |
| Comarca | Camero Viejo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 66.15 km2 (25.54 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 62 |
| Demonym(s) | ajamilense |
| Postal code |
26133
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Ajamil is a small village located in La Rioja, a region in Spain. It's also known as Ajamil de Cameros. This village is part of a larger area called a municipality. The municipality of Ajamil covers about 66.15 square kilometers. In 2011, around 80 people lived here. The people from Ajamil are called ajamilense.
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Exploring Ajamil's Landscape
Ajamil is surrounded by beautiful natural features. Two rivers flow through the area. These are the Vargas River, also called Rabanera, and the Vadillos River. Both of these rivers flow into the Leza River.
Mountains and High Places
To the south of Ajamil, you'll find the northern parts of the Sierra del Hayedo de Santiago mountains. These mountains connect to Cerro Castillo, which is 1,683 meters high. The highest point in the municipality is Canto Hincado, reaching 1,758 meters.
Just west of the village is the Sierra de Camero Viejo. This mountain range helps shape the area around Ajamil. As you move north and east, the land gets lower. Some peaks in these areas include Potezuela (1,510 meters) and The Madorra (1,470 meters). The land also gets lower as the Vargas and Vadillos rivers flow through their valleys.
A Look Back at Ajamil's Past
Ajamil has a long and interesting history.
Becoming Part of a Lordship
In 1366, Henry II de Trastámara became king in Calahorra. He gave the Lordship of Cameros to a nobleman named Juan Ramirez de Arellano. This was a reward for his help. Ajamil was one of the villages that became part of this lordship.
Later, the power over Ajamil went to the counts of Aguilar and the lords of Cameros. This system, where lords owned the land and people, lasted until 1812. That's when the Spanish Constitution ended the feudal system.
Ajamil's Population in the Past
A census from the 16th century counted the population of Castilla. It showed that Ajamil had about 50 homes. This meant around 300 people lived there at that time.
Changing Provinces
Before 1833, Ajamil was part of the province of Soria. It had its own independent laws. But on November 30, 1833, a new province called Logroño was created. Ajamil then became part of this new province.
Who Lives in Ajamil?
Ajamil is a small community with a few different areas where people live.
Main Population Centers
How Ajamil Makes a Living
The people of Ajamil mostly work in farming and raising animals.
Farming and Gardens
Farming is done on a small scale. People grow vegetables in their gardens. Some of the crops include borage, beets, potatoes, and peppers. They also grow fodder, which is food for animals.
Raising Animals
Raising animals is a very important part of the local economy. Many families have cottages where they keep cattle and horses. These animals are a big source of income for the village.
Forests and Hunting
Ajamil has a large amount of forest land, covering over 5,800 hectares. This area is also popular for hunting, especially for wild boar.
Photo gallery
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Typical Camerata Arquitecture.
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The town center.
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Church of the Assumption (s. XVI-XVII).
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One of his flowery balconies.
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A typical street in the village.
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One of its beautiful streets.
See also
In Spanish: Ajamil de Cameros para niños
