Cintruénigo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cintruénigo
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Railway station in Cintruénigo, Navarra
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 Cintruénigo
Location in Navarre
Cintruénigo
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Navarre | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 35.4 km2 (13.7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 391 m (1,283 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 7,823 | |
| • Density | 221.0/km2 (572.4/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Cirbonero | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
31592
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| Area code(s) | Dialing code | |
| Website | https://www.cintruenigo.com | |
Cintruénigo is a cool town and municipality in northern Spain. It's located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre. You can find it in the Ribera de Navarra region, near the Alhama river.
Cintruénigo is about 92 kilometers (about 57 miles) from Pamplona, which is the capital city of Navarre. In 2020, about 8,026 people lived there.
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What People from Cintruénigo Are Called
People from Cintruénigo have a special name called a demonym. For boys and men, it's cirbonero. For girls and women, it's cirbonera.
The Story Behind the Name
This unique name comes from the 1500s. Back then, many people from a village called Cerbón in Soria moved to Cintruénigo. Cerbón is also on the Alhama river.
These new residents created a neighborhood in Cintruénigo. It became known as El barrio de los Cirboneros, meaning "the neighborhood of the Cirboneros." Over time, this neighborhood became part of the main town. The name cirbonero then spread to everyone living in Cintruénigo. It's still used today!
Where Is Cintruénigo Located?
Cintruénigo is in the autonomous community of Navarre. It's part of the Ribera de Navarra area. The town sits at an altitude of 391 meters above sea level.
Borders and Neighbors
The total area of Cintruénigo is about 35.4 square kilometers (about 13.7 square miles). It shares its borders with a few other places:
- To the north and northeast, it borders the municipality of Corella.
- To the east and south, it borders Tudela.
- To the west, it borders Fitero.
See also
In Spanish: Cintruénigo para niños
