Chequilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chequilla
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 Chequilla
Location in Province of Guadalajara
Chequilla
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
Chequilla
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha |
| Province | Guadalajara |
| Municipality | Chequilla |
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| • Type | Concejo abierto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15 km2 (6 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17 |
| • Density | 1.13/km2 (2.94/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Chequilla is a very small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Guadalajara in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It's a quiet place, known for its special way of governing itself.
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Discover Chequilla: A Tiny Spanish Town
Chequilla is a unique place in Spain. It's part of the Guadalajara province, which is in the larger region of Castile-La Mancha. This area is in the central part of Spain.
How Many People Live in Chequilla?
Chequilla is one of the smallest towns you might find! In 2004, a count of people, called a census, showed that 19 people lived there. By 2018, the number was even smaller, with only 17 residents. This makes Chequilla a truly tiny community.
How Chequilla is Governed: The Open Council
Most towns in Spain, and around the world, are run by elected officials like mayors and council members. But Chequilla has a very old and special way of making decisions.
What is a Concejo Abierto?
Chequilla uses a system called concejo abierto. This Spanish phrase means "open council." Imagine a town meeting where every single person who is old enough to vote gets to be part of the discussion and decision-making. Instead of electing a few people to represent them, all the voters come together to decide important things for their town.
A Law for Direct Democracy
In 2019, a new law was passed in Spain. This law helped to officially support and continue the concejo abierto system in places like Chequilla. It means that the town can keep its tradition of direct participation, where everyone has a voice in how their community is run. This is different from a typical government where only a few elected people make the rules.
See also
In Spanish: Chequilla para niños
