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Cervillego de la Cruz, Spain
Church of San Juan
Church of San Juan
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Valladolid
Municipality Cervillego de la Cruz
Area
 • Total 21 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
754 m (2,474 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 94
 • Density 4.48/km2 (11.6/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Cervillego de la Cruz is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Valladolid. This province is part of Castile and León, which is one of Spain's autonomous communities.

As of 2018, about 94 people live in Cervillego de la Cruz. It covers an area of 21 square kilometers. The town is located about 754 meters above sea level.

Where is Cervillego de la Cruz?

Cervillego de la Cruz is found in the central part of Spain. It is in the northwest of the Castile and León region. This area is known for its wide plains and historic towns.

The town is part of the Valladolid province. This province is named after its largest city, Valladolid. Many small towns and villages are found across the province.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or city and the land around it. Cervillego de la Cruz is one of many municipalities in Spain.

Each municipality has its own local council. This council helps manage things like local services. These services include roads, parks, and other community needs.

What is an Autonomous Community?

Spain is divided into 17 autonomous communities. These are like large regions that have their own governments. They can make some of their own laws.

Castile and León is the largest autonomous community in Spain. It has a rich history and many old castles. Cervillego de la Cruz is a small part of this big region.

What is a Province?

Within each autonomous community, there are smaller areas called provinces. These are like counties in some other countries. Spain has 50 provinces in total.

The province of Valladolid is one of nine provinces in Castile and León. Provinces help organize local services and administration.

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