Alcocero de Mola facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alcocero de Mola
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Municipality and town
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View of Alcocero de Mola, 2009
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Municipal location of Alcocero de Mola in Burgos province
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Burgos |
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| Comarca | La Bureba | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.33 km2 (3.22 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 795 m (2,608 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 36 | |
| • Density | 4.32/km2 (11.19/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09258
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| Website | http://www.alcocerodemola.es/ | |
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Alcocero de Mola is a small town and municipality located in the province of Burgos, in the region of Castile and León, Spain. It is a quiet place with a rich history. In 2018, about 36 people lived there.
Discover Alcocero de Mola
Alcocero de Mola is found in the northern part of Spain. It is part of the larger area known as the province of Burgos. This region is known for its beautiful landscapes and historical towns. The town itself is quite small, covering an area of about 8.33 square kilometers.
A Town's Name Change
The town was originally known simply as Alcocero. However, its name changed in 1938. This change happened to honor General Emilio Mola. He was a famous general who died in a plane crash near Alcocero on June 3, 1937. After his death, the leaders of the country decided to add "de Mola" to the town's name. This was done to remember and pay tribute to him.
See Also
In Spanish: Alcocero de Mola para niños
