Oteo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oteo
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 Oteo
Location in Álava
Oteo
Location in Basque Country
Oteo
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Basque Country |
| Province | Álava |
| Municipality | Campezo/Kanpezu |
| Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 23 |
Oteo is a very small village, also called a hamlet. It is part of a local government area known as a council in Spain. Oteo is located in the larger area of Campezo/Kanpezu. This area is in the Álava province, which is part of the Basque Country in Spain. As of 2020, only 23 people live in Oteo.
Where is Oteo?
Oteo is located in the northern part of Spain. It is about 57 kilometers (about 35 miles) to the east-southeast of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Vitoria-Gasteiz is an important city. It is the capital of the Álava province. Oteo sits at an elevation of 700 meters (about 2,300 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up in the mountains.
What is a Council?
In Spain, a council (or concejo) is a type of local government area. It is smaller than a municipality. It often refers to a village or a group of small villages. These councils have some local self-governance. This means they can make certain decisions for their community. Oteo is one such council.
See also
- In Spanish: Oteo (Álava) for kids
