Burón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burón
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Valdeburón
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 Burón
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | León | ||
| Municipality | Burón | ||
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| • Total | 157.71 km2 (60.89 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,103 m (3,619 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 358 | ||
| • Density | 2.27/km2 (5.9/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal Code |
24994
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| Telephone prefix | 987 | ||
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Burón is a small town, also known as Valdeburón. It is a municipality located in the province of León, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. In 2010, about 358 people lived there. This makes Burón a very small and quiet place.
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What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a group of villages that share a local council. This council helps manage things like roads, parks, and other services for the people living there. Burón is one such municipality in the province of León.
Where is Burón Located?
Burón is found in the northern part of Spain. It's in the province of León, which is known for its beautiful mountains and natural areas. The town is located at an elevation of 1103 meters (about 3,619 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up, often surrounded by hills or mountains.
The Riaño Reservoir
Burón is near a large water reservoir called the Embalse de Riaño. A reservoir is like a giant artificial lake. It's built to store water, often for drinking, irrigation, or making electricity. The Embalse de Riaño was created by building a dam across a river.
A Submerged Town
When the Riaño reservoir was built, some towns in the area were partially covered by water. This happened because the water level rose very high. Burón is part of a larger area called "comarca de la Montaña de Riaño." The Río Elsa is one of the rivers that feeds into this reservoir.
Who is the Mayor of Burón?
The mayor is the leader of the local government. They are chosen by the people who live in the municipality. The mayor of Burón is Porfirio Díez Casado. He is a member of the PP, which is a political party in Spain. The mayor's job is to help make decisions for the town and its people.
Quick Facts About Burón
- Area: The municipality covers about 157.71 square kilometers (about 60.89 square miles).
- Time Zone: Burón uses Central European Time (CET). In summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST).
- Postal Code: The postal code for Burón is 24994.
- Telephone Prefix: If you call Burón from outside, the telephone prefix is 987.
- Website: You can find more information on the official website of the Burón Town Hall (Ayto. de Burón).
43°01′N 5°03′W / 43.017°N 5.050°W ACoordinates: Extra unexpected parameters
