Espinosa de Villagonzalo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Espinosa de Villagonzalo
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Palencia |
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| Municipality | Espinosa de Villagonzalo | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 38.04 km2 (14.69 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 847 m (2,779 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 179 | ||
| • Density | 4.706/km2 (12.19/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Espinosa de Villagonzalo is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Palencia, in the Castile and León region of Spain. It's a quiet place where people live a peaceful life.
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Where is Espinosa de Villagonzalo?
Espinosa de Villagonzalo is found in the northwest part of Spain. It's part of a larger area called Castile and León, which is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Think of an autonomous community like a big state or region within a country.
Palencia Province
The town is specifically located within the province of Palencia. A province is a smaller administrative area, similar to a county. Palencia province is known for its beautiful countryside and historical sites. Espinosa de Villagonzalo is just one of many small towns in this province.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a local government area. It's like a town or a small city, along with the land around it. Espinosa de Villagonzalo is its own municipality, meaning it has its own local government that manages things like local services and rules for the people living there.
People and Life in Espinosa
According to a count in 2004, about 226 people lived in Espinosa de Villagonzalo. By 2018, the population was around 179 people. This makes it a very small community. In places like this, people often know each other well, and life can be very calm and connected to nature. The town covers an area of about 38 square kilometers (about 14.7 square miles) and is located at an elevation of 847 meters (2,779 feet) above sea level.
