Ortigosa de Cameros facts for kids
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Ortigosa de Cameros
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Skyline of Ortigosa de Cameros
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 Ortigosa de Cameros
Location in La Rioja, Spain
Ortigosa de Cameros
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  La Rioja |
| Comarca | Camero Nuevo |
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| • Total | 33.02 km2 (12.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,061 m (3,481 ft) |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 246 |
| Demonym(s) | ortigosano, na |
| Postal code |
26124
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Ortigosa de Cameros is a small village in Spain. It is one of 174 municipalities in the region of La Rioja. A municipality is like a local government area.
The name "Ortigosa" comes from a Latin word meaning 'nettle', which is a plant. The part "de Cameros" is shared with other villages nearby. Ortigosa de Cameros is part of a larger area called Camero Nuevo.
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About Ortigosa de Cameros
Ortigosa de Cameros is located in the beautiful region of La Rioja, Spain. It is a small community with a population of about 246 people as of 2018. The village sits at an elevation of 1061 meters (about 3,481 feet) above sea level.
What is a Comarca?
Ortigosa de Cameros is part of a "comarca" called Camero Nuevo. A comarca is a traditional region or district in Spain. It helps organize different areas within a larger region like La Rioja. There are 12 comarcas in La Rioja.
What People Do Here
The people of Ortigosa de Cameros mainly work in a few key areas. Many are involved in raising animals, which is called livestock farming. The village also has a strong connection to its forests. This means people work in forestry and the timber industry, using wood from the trees.
Tourism is also important, especially for visitors who enjoy nature and quiet village life. Ortigosa de Cameros celebrates its patron saint, the Virgen del Carmen, every year on July 16. A patron saint is like a special protector for the village.
Important Places to See
Ortigosa de Cameros has several interesting buildings and structures. These places show the history and culture of the village.
Religious Buildings
These are places where people go for religious services or to pray.
- Parish church of St Martin: A main church for the community.
- Saint Michael church: Another important church in the village.
- Saint Felix hermitage: A hermitage is a small chapel, often in a quiet or isolated place.
- Saint Lucy hermitage: Another small chapel.
- Buen suceso parish church: A church named "Good Event."
Civil Buildings
These are buildings and structures built for public use or by important families, not for religious purposes.
- "La Casa Grande": This means "The Big House." It is a historic building from around 1530.
- The iron bridge: A bridge made of iron, offering views of the Alberco river.
- The concrete bridge: Another bridge, made of concrete.
