Castil de Vela facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Castil de Vela
municipality
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	Palencia
Municipality	Castil de Vela
Area
• Total	23 km2 (9 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	63
• Density	2.74/km2 (7.09/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Castil de Vela is a small municipality located in the province of Palencia, which is part of the region of Castile and León in Spain. It's a quiet place with a small number of people living there. As of 2018, about 63 people called Castil de Vela home.

Where is Castil de Vela?

Castil de Vela is found in the northern part of Spain. It's in the province of Palencia, which is known for its wide open spaces and farming areas. The region of Castile and León is one of the largest in Spain.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a small group of villages that are governed together. Castil de Vela is one of many municipalities in Spain, each with its own local council to manage things like roads and services for the people living there.

History of Castil de Vela

Like many places in this part of Spain, Castil de Vela has a long history. Its name, "Castil," suggests it might have once had a castle or a fortified place. "Vela" could mean "watchtower" or "vigil," hinting at its past importance for looking out over the land. Over centuries, people have lived and worked in this area, mostly involved in farming.

Life in Castil de Vela

Life in Castil de Vela is typical of a small Spanish village. The community is close-knit, and many people are involved in agriculture. The pace of life is generally slower and more relaxed than in big cities.

What to See

The main building of interest in Castil de Vela is often its church. Many small Spanish villages have beautiful old churches that are important to the community. These churches often show the history and art of the area.

Images for kids

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  The church of San Miguel in Castil de Vela.