Gumiel de Izán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gumiel de Izán
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Municipality and town
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La Asunción de la Virgen María church (15th-17th century)
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| Country | Spain | ||||||||||||||
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Burgos |
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| Comarca | Ribera del Duero | ||||||||||||||
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| • Total | 75 km2 (29 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 853 m (2,799 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 548 | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 7.31/km2 (18.92/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||||||||||||||
| Postal code |
09370
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| Website | http://www.gumieldeizan.com/ | ||||||||||||||
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Gumiel de Izán is a charming small town located in the province of Burgos, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. It used to be called Gumiel de Hizán. This town is known for its rich history and beautiful old buildings.
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Exploring Gumiel de Izán
Gumiel de Izán is a special place with a long history. It's officially recognized as a "Historic Ensemble." This means the whole town, or a big part of it, is protected because of its historical importance and beautiful architecture. This special status was given on November 27, 2003.
Where is Gumiel de Izán?
Gumiel de Izán is found in the northern part of Spain. It's in the province of Burgos, which is a province within the larger Castile and León area. The town is also part of a region called Ribera del Duero. This area is famous for its vineyards and delicious wines.
How Many People Live There?
Small towns often have a close-knit community. In 2004, a count of the people living in Gumiel de Izán showed there were 665 inhabitants. By 2018, the population was 548 people. This means it's a quiet place where everyone probably knows each other! The town covers an area of about 75 square kilometers.
What's Special About the Town?
One of the most important buildings in Gumiel de Izán is the La Asunción de la Virgen María church. This church was built between the 15th and 17th centuries, which means it's hundreds of years old! It's a great example of the old architecture you can find in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Gumiel de Izán para niños
