Calzada del Coto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Calzada del Coto
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Saint Stephen Calzada del Coto Church
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 Calzada del Coto
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | León |
| Municipality | Calzada del Coto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.03 km2 (21.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 818 m (2,684 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 222 |
| • Density | 3.962/km2 (10.262/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | cuqueto, cuqueta |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal Code |
24342
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| Telephone prefix | 987 |
| Climate | Cfb |
Calzada del Coto is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of León, which is part of the Castile and León region. In 2023, about 222 people lived there.
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What is Calzada del Coto?
Calzada del Coto is a "municipality." This is like a local government area. It includes two smaller places: Calzada del Coto (the main town) and Codornillos.
The Famous Saint James Way
Calzada del Coto is an important stop on the Saint James Way. This is a very old and famous walking path. Many people, called pilgrims, walk this path every year.
The French Way
The "French Way" is a part of the Saint James Way. It passes right through Calzada del Coto. The town of Sahagún is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) before Calzada del Coto on this path.
Choosing Your Path
Once pilgrims arrive in Calzada del Coto, they can choose one of two paths:
- The Camino Real (Royal Road) leads to Bercianos del Real Camino.
- The Calzada Romana (Roman Road) goes towards Calzadilla de los Hermanillos.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2023, the town of Calzada del Coto had 222 people living there. The population density was about 4 people per square kilometer (10 people per square mile).
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Calzada del Coto has changed a lot over the years. For example, in 1857, there were 707 people. The population grew to 939 people in 1940. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased.
See also
In Spanish: Calzada del Coto para niños
