Hortigüela facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hortigüela
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Municipality and town
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Ruins of San Pedro de Arlanza monastery (10th century)
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Burgos |
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| Comarca | Arlanza | |
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| • Total | 21 km2 (8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 941 m (3,087 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 107 | |
| • Density | 5.10/km2 (13.2/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09640
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| Website | http://www.hortiguela.es/ | |
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Hortigüela is a small and charming town in Spain. It is located in the Province of Burgos, which is part of the larger region called Castile and León. In 2023, about 107 people lived in Hortigüela, making it a very quiet place.
Hortigüela is a "municipality," which is like a small local government area. It has its own mayor, Juan Martín Marcos, who helps run the town. He is part of a political group called the People's Party.
Exploring Hortigüela
Even though Hortigüela is small, it has some interesting places to visit. These spots tell stories about its history and nature.
Historic Monastery Ruins
One of the most important places is the ruins of the Benedictine Monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza. This monastery was built a very long time ago, in the 10th century. Imagine how old that is! It was a place where monks lived and prayed. Today, you can see the remains of this ancient building. It gives you a peek into what life was like hundreds of years ago.
The Mysterious Fuente Azul
Another cool spot is called Fuente Azul, which means "Blue Fountain." This is a special kind of natural spring. Water comes up from deep underground here. It's famous for having the deepest "sump" in Spain. A sump is like a deep, underwater cave passage. The sump at Fuente Azul goes down an amazing 135 meters! This makes it a fascinating place for explorers and divers.
