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Isar
Municipality and town
View of Isar, 2010
View of Isar, 2010
Flag of Isar
Flag
Coat of arms of Isar
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León Castile and León
Province Flag of Burgos Burgos
Comarca Odra-Pisuerga
Area
 • Total 66 km2 (25 sq mi)
Elevation
849 m (2,785 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 307
 • Density 4.65/km2 (12.05/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09653
Website http://www.isar.es/

Isar is a small town and a municipality located in the province of Burgos, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. It's a quiet place where people live and work, just like many other towns across the country.

What is Isar?

Isar is known as a municipality. This means it's a local area with its own government that manages services for the people living there. Think of it like a small county or district. The town itself is the main center of this municipality.

Where is Isar Located?

Isar is found in the northern part of Spain. It's specifically in the Castile and León region, which is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. These communities are like big states within Spain. Within Castile and León, Isar belongs to the province of Burgos. It's also part of a smaller area called the Odra-Pisuerga comarca, which is a traditional region.

How Big is Isar?

As of 2018, about 307 people lived in Isar. This makes it a very small community. The total area of the municipality is around 66 square kilometers (about 25 square miles).

Isar's Elevation

Isar is located quite high up! It sits at an elevation of 849 meters (about 2,785 feet) above sea level. This means it's in a hilly or mountainous area, which can affect its weather and landscapes.

Symbols of Isar

Like many towns, Isar has its own special symbols.

  • The
    Isar-bandera
    Isar's Flag
    is the flag of Isar. Flags often show important colors or symbols related to the town's history or features.
  • The
    Escudo de Isar
    Isar's Coat of Arms
    is the coat of arms, or shield, of Isar. These shields usually have designs that represent the town's past, its people, or its natural surroundings.

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