Oña facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oña
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The town of Oña
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 Oña
Location in Province of Burgos
Oña
Location in Castile and León
Oña
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province | Burgos | ||
| Comarca | La Bureba | ||
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| • Total | 161.64 km2 (62.41 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 598 m (1,962 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,024 | ||
| • Density | 6.335/km2 (16.408/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
09530
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Oña is a small town and a municipality in northern Spain. It is located in the province of Burgos, which is part of the Castile and León region. In 2018, about 1,024 people lived in Oña. The town is known for its rich history and beautiful old buildings.
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Exploring Oña's History and Sights
Oña has several interesting places to visit. These sites tell stories about the town's past and its culture.
San Salvador Monastery
One of the most famous places in Oña is the Benedictine monastery of San Salvador de Oña. A monastery is a place where monks live and worship. This monastery was built a very long time ago, in the 11th century. That means it is over 900 years old!
In 2012, Oña hosted a special art show at the monastery. It was the 17th edition of an exhibition called Las Edades del Hombre (The Ages of Man). This event displays important religious art.
El Jardín Secreto
Another unique spot in Oña is El jardín secreto, which means "The Secret Garden." It is an outdoor area where you can walk and see art. Local artists created the artworks displayed there. It's a great place to enjoy nature and art at the same time.
Notable People from Oña
Some important people were born in Oña or lived there. They made contributions in different fields.
Andrés de Olmos
Andrés de Olmos was born in Oña around 1485. He became a Catholic priest. He was also a grammarian, which means he studied languages. He wrote about the languages and history of the Native peoples of Mexico. He passed away in 1571.
Martina Ibaibarriaga
Martina Ibaibarriaga was born in 1788. She was a brave soldier. She lived until 1849.
See also
In Spanish: Oña para niños
