Castrillo Mota de Judíos facts for kids
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Castrillo Mota de Judíos
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Municipality and town
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View of the town in 2010
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 Castrillo Mota de Judíos
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Burgos |
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| Comarca | Odra-Pisuerga | ||
| Settled | 1035 | ||
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| • Total | 22.051 km2 (8.514 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 791 m (2,595 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 52 | ||
| • Density | 2.358/km2 (6.11/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
09107
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Castrillo Mota de Judíos is a small town in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. A municipality is like a local government area. In 2018, a count of the people living there showed a population of 52 residents.
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Where is Castrillo Mota de Judíos?
This town is located on a flat area. It is close to the Odra River. Castrillo Mota de Judíos is about 51 kilometers (32 miles) west of Burgos. It is also about 54 kilometers (34 miles) northeast of Palencia. Important roads like BU-400 and BU-403 pass through the town.
The History of the Town's Name
The name of Castrillo Mota de Judíos has changed over time. It tells an interesting story about the town's past.
Original Name and Settlement
The town was first named Castrillo Motajudíos in 1035. This name means "Jew hill camp." It was given this name because Jewish people settled there. They were escaping from a violent attack in a nearby area.
Name Change During Persecution
In 1627, the town's name was changed to Castrillo Matajudíos. This new name meant "Jew-killer camp." This change happened during a time when people who were not Christians faced difficult times in Spain. Jewish people had already been forced to leave Spain in 1492. This was during a period known as the Spanish Inquisition, when people's religious beliefs were strictly controlled.
Changing the Name Back
In June 2015, the name was changed back to Castrillo Mota de Judíos. The mayor, Lorenzo Rodríguez, led a campaign to make this happen. The people living in the village voted on the change in May 2014. Most people wanted the original name back.
Remembering Jewish History
After the name change, there were some challenges. However, in 2022, the town opened a special place. It is a Sephardic Jewish memorial center. This center helps to honor and remember the town's long history with its Jewish community.
Famous People from Castrillo Mota de Judíos
- Antonio de Cabezón (1510–1566) – He was a famous composer and organist. A composer writes music, and an organist plays the organ, a large musical instrument.
Sister Cities
Castrillo Mota de Judíos is connected with another town far away. This is called being "twinned" or having a "sister city." It helps towns share culture and friendship.
Kfar Vradim, Israel
See also
In Spanish: Castrillo Mota de Judíos para niños
