Galilea, La Rioja facts for kids
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 Galilea, La Rioja
Location in La Rioja, Spain
Galilea, La Rioja
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  La Rioja |
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| Comarca | Logroño | |
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| • Total | 9.72 km2 (3.75 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 558 m (1,831 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 332 | |
| Demonym(s) | galileano - a / galileo, a | |
| Postal code |
26144
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Galilea is a small village located in La Rioja, which is an autonomous community in Spain. It is a quiet place where people live and work.
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Discovering Galilea
Galilea is a municipality, which means it's a local area with its own government. It's found in the province of La Rioja.
Where is Galilea Located?
Galilea is in the northern part of Spain. It's part of the Comarca de Logroño, a region within La Rioja. The village sits at an elevation of 558 meters (about 1,831 feet) above sea level.
How Big is Galilea?
The total area of Galilea is about 9.72 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 972 football fields!
Who Lives in Galilea?
As of 2018, about 332 people call Galilea home. In 2011, the population was 401 people. People from Galilea are called galileanos or galileas.
Who Leads Galilea?
Every municipality has a leader, like a principal for a school. In Galilea, this leader is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is María Concepción Eguizábal Malo. She belongs to a political group called the PP. The Mayor helps make decisions for the village and its people.
