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Carcedo de Burgos
Flag of Carcedo de Burgos
Flag
Coat of arms of Carcedo de Burgos
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León Castile and León
Province Flag of Burgos Burgos
Comarca Alfoz de Burgos
Area
 • Total 25.68 km2 (9.92 sq mi)
Elevation
990 m (3,250 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 411
 • Density 16.005/km2 (41.45/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09193
Website http://carcedodeburgos.burgos.es/

Carcedo de Burgos is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Burgos in Spain. It is part of the Castile and León region. In 2018, about 411 people lived there. This makes it a quiet and peaceful place.

Carcedo ayuntamiento
Ayuntamiento of Carcedo de Burgos.
Carcedo 2
View of the ayuntamiento and church.
Carcedo arquitectura popular
Typical house of this town.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a small group of towns that manage their own local services. Think of it as a small district with its own leaders.

  • Each municipality has a local government called an Ayuntamiento.
  • The Ayuntamiento helps with things like roads, parks, and local events.
  • Carcedo de Burgos is one of many municipalities in Spain.

Where is Carcedo de Burgos?

Carcedo de Burgos is in the northern part of Spain. It's in the province of Burgos, which is known for its history and beautiful landscapes.

  • The town is part of the Castile and León region. This is one of Spain's largest regions.
  • It sits at an elevation of 990 meters (about 3,248 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
  • The area around Carcedo de Burgos is mostly rural. This means there are lots of fields and natural spaces.

Life in Carcedo de Burgos

With a population of around 411 people, Carcedo de Burgos is a very small community. Life here is likely calm and connected to nature.

  • People often know their neighbors well in small towns like this.
  • The town has a traditional feel, with typical houses and a church.
  • The main building for the local government is called the Ayuntamiento. You can see a picture of it above.

See also

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