Basardilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Basardilla
Vasardilla
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Parish Church of San Bartolomé in Basardilla, Segovia, Spain
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 Basardilla
Location in Castile and León
Basardilla
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province |  Segovia |
| Municipality | Basardilla |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.02 km2 (7.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,010 m (3,310 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 149 |
| • Density | 7.834/km2 (20.29/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Basardilla is a small town in Spain. It is a type of local government area called a municipality. You can find Basardilla in the province of Segovia, which is part of the Castile and León region.
The name Basardilla comes from Roman times. It means "Zarza Valley," referring to a valley with bramble bushes. The town is located high up, at about 1010 meters (3,314 feet) above sea level. It sits between two other towns, Torrecaballeros and Brieva. In 2018, about 149 people lived in Basardilla.
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Where is Basardilla Located?
Basardilla is in the central part of Spain. It is in the Castile and León region. This region is known for its history and beautiful landscapes. The town is part of the province of Segovia. Segovia province is famous for its old buildings and Roman aqueduct.
Basardilla is easy to find on a map. It is located in a valley. The area around it has hills and open spaces. This makes it a peaceful place to live.
What is Gacería?
Basardilla has a special connection to a unique language. This language is called Gacería. It is a secret language or jargon. People from the nearby town of Cantalejo created it. They used it for trading.
Gacería is not a full language like Spanish. It is a mix of words from different languages. These include Basque, Romani, and Old Castilian. People used it to talk among themselves. This way, outsiders would not understand their conversations. In Gacería, Basardilla is called Vasardilla.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a local government area. It is like a small town or city. It has its own local government. This government manages things like roads, parks, and local services. Basardilla is one of many municipalities in Spain.
The people who live in a municipality elect their leaders. These leaders make decisions for the town. They work to improve life for everyone.
Images for kids
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Parish Church of San Bartolomé in Basardilla, Segovia, Spain
See also
- In Spanish: Basardilla para niños
