Arija facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arija
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Municipality and town
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Aerial view of Arija, 2006
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 Arija
Location in Castile and León
Arija
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Burgos |
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| Comarca | Las Merindades | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 7.02 km2 (2.71 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 842 m (2,762 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 126 | ||
| • Density | 17.95/km2 (46.49/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
09570
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| Website | http://www.arija.es/ | ||
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Arija is a small town and municipality located in the Province of Burgos, Spain. It is in the northern part of the province, within the autonomous community of Castile-Leon. This town has a very long history, going back more than a thousand years!
Arija is split into two main parts: the 'neighborhood above' and the 'neighborhood below', which is also called 'Vilga'. It used to be part of a larger area known as Santa Gadea de Alfoz.
Arija's Industrial Past
Arija's more recent history is closely connected to a big factory. In 1906, a company called Cristalería Española S.A. set up a factory here. This factory was part of a large French company, Saint-Gobain Emporium. Saint-Gobain was founded way back in 1665 by King Louis XIV of France! They were experts at making flat glass.
Arija and the Ebro River
Today, Arija is located right on the edge of an artificial lake. This lake was created when the Ebro river was dammed. This means a large wall was built across the river to hold back the water, forming a lake.
See also
In Spanish: Arija para niños
