Cárdenas, La Rioja facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cárdenas
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 Cárdenas
Location in La Rioja, Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  La Rioja |
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| Comarca | Nájera | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.98 km2 (1.54 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 569 m (1,867 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 147 | |
| • Density | 36.93/km2 (95.7/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | cardenal, gitanillo, cardenajo | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
26311
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Cárdenas is a small village located in the La Rioja region of Spain. It's a type of local government area called a municipality. Imagine it like a small town or district with its own local rules.
About Cárdenas
Cárdenas is part of the autonomous community of La Rioja. An autonomous community is like a large state or region within Spain that has some power to govern itself.
Where is Cárdenas?
Cárdenas is found in the northern part of Spain. It's located in the Nájera area, which is a traditional region within La Rioja. The village sits at an elevation of about 569 meters (1,867 feet) above sea level.
People and Area
The municipality of Cárdenas covers a small area of about 3.98 square kilometers (1.54 square miles). In 2018, the village had a population of 147 people. This means it's a very quiet and peaceful place to live! People from Cárdenas are sometimes called "cardenal" or "gitanillo."
Who is in Charge?
Like many towns, Cárdenas has a leader who helps run things. This leader is called the Mayor. As of recently, the Mayor of Cárdenas is Gregorio Ramiro García Terreros. The mayor helps make decisions for the community.
