Pecharromán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pecharromán
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 Pecharromán
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community |
Castile and León |
| Province | Province of Spain |
| Judicial district | Judicial District of Cuéllar |
| Municipality | Valtiendas |
| Elevation | 863 m (2,831 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12 |
| Postal code |
40283
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Pecharromán is a small village in Spain. It's found in the Province of Segovia, which is part of the Castile and León region. This village is part of the larger area called Valtiendas. In 2016, only 12 people lived here. Pecharromán is about 80 kilometers from the city of Segovia. It is also quite high up, sitting 863 meters (about 2,831 feet) above sea level.
Where is Pecharromán?
Pecharromán is located in the northern part of the Province of Segovia. This area is in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, which is where Spain and Portugal are. The village's exact location is 41°28′43″N 3°57′07″W.
It is surrounded by other interesting places:
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How Many People Live Here?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2000 | 24 | — |
| 2002 | 28 | +16.7% |
| 2004 | 23 | −17.9% |
| 2006 | 25 | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 25 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 24 | −4.0% |
| 2012 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 14 | −41.7% |
| 2016 | 12 | −14.3% |
Like many small villages in the Castile and León region, the number of people living in Pecharromán has been getting smaller over the years. For example, in the year 2000, there were 24 residents. By 2016, the population had dropped to just 12 people. This shows a common trend in many rural areas.
What to See in Pecharromán
Pecharromán has a few interesting old buildings to explore:
- Iglesia de San Andrés (Saint Andrew Church): This church is right in the middle of the village. It's named after the village's special saint. You can still see parts of its original Romanesque architecture, which is a very old style of building.
- Iglesia de Santa María de Cárdaba (Saint Mary of Cárdaba Church): This church is also known as Iglesia de Santa Apolonia. It's in the center of the village too. Long ago, in the 10th century, it used to be a monastery built in the Romanesque style.
- Ermita de la Virgen del Prado (Hermitage of the Meadows Virgin): This is a small hermitage, which is like a tiny church or chapel. It's located just outside the main village area, in the surrounding meadows.
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Window of Iglesia de San Andrés.
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Iglesia de Santa María de Cárdaba.
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Ermita de Virgen del Prado.
See also
In Spanish: Pecharromán para niños
