Navaleno facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Navaleno
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 Navaleno
Location in Castile and León
Navaleno
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Soria |
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| Comarca | Comarca de Pinares | ||
| Judicial district | Soria | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 25.03 km2 (9.66 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,123 m (3,684 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 776 | ||
| • Density | 31.003/km2 (80.30/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | navalenenses | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
42145
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| Dialing code | Government | ||
| Website | http://www.navaleno.es | ||
Navaleno is a small town in Spain. Its name means "Meadow of Hay". It is located in the northwest part of the province of Soria, which is in the Castile and León region.
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Navaleno is found at an altitude of 1,105 meters (about 3,625 feet) above sea level. It sits between several mountain ranges. To the north, you'll find the Urbión and Resomo mountains. To the south are the Nafria mountains, and to the east are the Cabrejas mountains.
The town is part of the Soria judicial district. A main road, the N-234, passes right through Navaleno. This road connects the cities of Burgos and Soria, making it an important way to travel in the area.
In 2005, about 974 people lived in Navaleno. However, this number grows a lot during the summer. Many people come to Navaleno for holidays because it's a great place for hiking and relaxing.
Navaleno has a long history. It was once part of the "Hermandad de la Cabaña Real de Carreteros, Burgos-Soria." This was a special group, or brotherhood, of cart drivers. It was created in the 15th century during the time of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain.
The Parish Church
The main church in Navaleno is called the Parish Church. It is dedicated to "San Esteban Protomártir."
The main way people in Navaleno make a living is through the forest industry. They use wood from the local pine forests to create furniture, planks, and other wood products.
Traditional Jobs
In the past, many people in Navaleno and nearby villages worked as cart drivers. They used carts to transport goods, which was a very important job back then.
Mushrooms in the Pine Groves
Navaleno and its surrounding area are famous for their many mushrooms. The local pine groves are known for having a lot of different kinds of mushrooms, and many of them are of very good quality. This is a popular activity for locals and visitors.
Navaleno has a unique connection to a famous movie! A scene from the film Doctor Zhivago was filmed at the local railway station. The movie was directed by David Lean. Interestingly, they had to use fake snow for the scene because it didn't snow naturally when they needed to film.
Celebrations and Festivals
Navaleno has several special celebrations throughout the year.
- The Celebrations of the Jesus Child: This festival takes place on the second Sunday of the year. During this time, there is often a theatre contest.
- The "Pingada": Held on May 1st, this is a unique tradition. A very large pine tree is set up, and people try to climb it like a greasy pole.
- The Celebrations of San Roque: These are big celebrations that happen from August 14th to August 18th.
- San Esteban: This holiday is celebrated on December 26th.
Gallery
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A view of Navaleno from the road.
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The Parish Church in Navaleno.
See also
In Spanish: Navaleno para niños
