La Gallega facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Gallega
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 La Gallega
Location in Castile and León
La Gallega
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Burgos |
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| Comarca | Sierra de la Demanda | |
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| • Total | 20 km2 (8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,112 m (3,648 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 45 | |
| • Density | 2.3/km2 (5.8/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09612
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| Website | http://www.lagallega.es/ | |
La Gallega is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Burgos. This province is part of Castile and León, which is one of Spain's large regions. In 2018, about 45 people lived in La Gallega. It's a quiet place in the beautiful Spanish countryside.
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Understanding La Gallega
La Gallega is a "municipality." This means it's a local area with its own government. Think of it like a small town or district that manages its own services.
Where is La Gallega Located?
La Gallega is in the northern part of Spain. It sits within the province of Burgos. This province is known for its history and natural beauty. The larger region it belongs to is called Castile and León. This is one of Spain's biggest "autonomous communities." An autonomous community is like a state or a large region with its own local government.
Geographic Details
The town is located at an elevation of about 1,112 meters (3,648 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up! It covers an area of about 20 square kilometers (about 7.7 square miles). This makes it a relatively small municipality in terms of land area.
Who Lives in La Gallega?
According to information from 2018, La Gallega has a population of 45 people. This number comes from a census. A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. Governments do this to understand how many people live where. The population of La Gallega has changed over time. For example, in 2004, there were 85 inhabitants. This shows that the number of people living in small towns can go up or down.
Images for kids
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The official shield of La Gallega.
See also
In Spanish: La Gallega (Burgos) para niños
