La Codosera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Codosera
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The smallest international bridge in the world
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 La Codosera
Location in Extremadura
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Extremadura | |
| Province | Badajoz | |
| Municipality | La Codosera | |
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| • Total | 69 km2 (27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 355 m (1,165 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,119 | |
| • Density | 30.71/km2 (79.5/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
La Codosera (which means Codossera in Portuguese) is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Badajoz. This area is part of Extremadura, a region in western Spain. It's very close to the border with Portugal, right at the eastern edge of a mountain range called the Serra de São Mamede.
In 2018, about 2,119 people lived in La Codosera. It's a quiet place with beautiful natural surroundings.
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Geography and Nature
La Codosera is known for its pretty landscapes. The highest point in the area around the town is a spot called La Lamparona, which is 596 meters (about 1,955 feet) high. This makes it a great place for views!
A Special Place: Chandavila Sanctuary
La Codosera is most famous for being home to the Sanctuary of Chandavila. This is a very important Catholic pilgrimage site. A pilgrimage is a special journey that people take to a holy place for religious reasons.
The sanctuary became famous because of something called Marian apparitions. In 1945, two young people, Marcelina Barroso Expósito and Afra Brígido Blanco, said they saw visions of Our Lady of Sorrows there. Many people believe these visions were real, and because of this, the sanctuary became a popular place for visitors seeking spiritual comfort.
Villages in La Codosera
The municipality of La Codosera includes a few smaller villages. These are:
- El Marco
- La Tojera
- La Rabaza
- Bacoco
See also
In Spanish: La Codosera para niños
