Castrillo de la Vega facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Castrillo de la Vega
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Municipality and town
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Location of Castrillo de la Vega
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Burgos |
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| Comarca | Ribera del Duero | ||
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| • Total | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 632 | ||
| • Density | 24.3/km2 (63.0/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
09391
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| Website | https://web.archive.org/web/20070513160208/http://www.castrillodelavega.net/ | ||
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Castrillo de la Vega is a small town and municipality in Spain. It is located in the southern part of the province of Burgos. This area is famous for its wine, known as Ribera del Duero.
About 632 people live in Castrillo de la Vega. The town's postal code is 09391. If you wanted to fly there, the closest airport is in Valladolid.
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Location and Geography
Castrillo de la Vega is found in the Castile and León region of Spain. This region is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. It is like a large state or province within the country.
Where is Castrillo de la Vega?
The town is part of the province of Burgos. This province is known for its history and beautiful landscapes. Castrillo de la Vega sits in a special area called Ribera del Duero. This area is famous for its vineyards and delicious wines.
The total area of the municipality is about 26 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 2,600 football fields. It's a peaceful place with open spaces.
Government and Leadership
Like all towns in Spain, Castrillo de la Vega has its own local government. This government helps manage the town's services and future.
Who is the Mayor?
The town is led by a Mayor. The current mayor is Juan José Gutiérrez Rogero. He belongs to a political party called the People's Party (PP). The mayor and the town council work together to make decisions for the community. They help with things like local roads, parks, and public services.
Life in Castrillo de la Vega
Life in Castrillo de la Vega is typical of a small Spanish town. People often enjoy the quiet pace and the natural beauty around them.
What is Ribera del Duero?
The Ribera del Duero region is very important to Castrillo de la Vega. It is one of Spain's top wine-producing areas. Many people in the town and nearby areas work in the vineyards or wineries. This makes the region well-known around the world.
The climate here is good for growing grapes. It has hot summers and cold winters. This helps create the unique flavors of Ribera del Duero wines.
Images for kids
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The flag of Castrillo de la Vega.
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The coat of arms for Castrillo de la Vega.
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A map showing where Castrillo de la Vega is located in Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Castrillo de la Vega para niños
