Boecillo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Boecillo, Spain
Flag Coat of arms
Town hall
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	Valladolid
Municipality	Boecillo
Area
• Total	24 km2 (9 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	4,154
• Density	173/km2 (448/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Boecillo is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Valladolid in Castile and León, Spain. In 2018, about 4,154 people lived there. It's a place with some interesting features, including a special park for technology and a historic building.

What is Boecillo Known For?

Boecillo is known for a few cool things that make it stand out. It has a fun place for entertainment and a very important center for new ideas and technology.

The Casino of Boecillo

Boecillo has its very own casino, which opened in 1986. This casino is not just any building; it's located inside the beautiful Palace of Condes de Gamazo. This palace is an old, grand building from the late 1800s. It was once the home of a famous person named Germán Gamazo.

Who is the Mayor of Boecillo?

The mayor is like the leader of the town. They help make decisions and manage the town's services. The mayor of Boecillo is Pedro Luis Díez Ortega, who is part of the People's Party.

Boecillo's Technology Park

One of the most exciting things about Boecillo is its technology park. This park is a special area where many different companies work on new and advanced technologies. It's considered one of the most important technology centers in northern Spain.

NASA Connection in Boecillo

Inside the technology park, there are companies that work on amazing projects. One company even helps out with NASA, the space agency! The director of this company is a Spanish astronaut named Pedro Duque. This means that some of the work happening in Boecillo helps us learn more about space!

See also

In Spanish: Boecillo para niños