Caltojar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caltojar
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Aerial view of Caltojar
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 Caltojar
Location in Castile and León
Caltojar
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province |  Soria |
| Municipality | Caltojar |
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| • Total | 84.36 km2 (32.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 961 m (3,153 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 57 |
| • Density | 0.676/km2 (1.750/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Caltojar is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Soria. This area is part of Castile and León, which is one of Spain's autonomous communities. In 2004, about 111 people lived there. By 2018, the population was 57.
The municipality of Caltojar includes two smaller villages. These are Bordecorex and Casillas de Berlanga.
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Exploring Caltojar's History and Landmarks
Caltojar is a place with a rich history. You can see this in its old buildings. The town has some beautiful churches and other structures.
Saint Michael's Church
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One of the most important buildings is Saint Michael's church. It was built a very long time ago, in the 12th century. This means it is over 800 years old! The church has a beautiful facade, which is the front part of the building.
La Veruela Atalaya
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Caltojar also has an old watchtower called La Veruela Atalaya. Watchtowers were used in the past to look out for enemies. They helped protect the area.
Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Hermitage
Another interesting building is the Nuestra Señora de la Soledad hermitage. A hermitage is a small chapel or shrine. It is often a quiet place for prayer.
See also
In Spanish: Caltojar para niños
