Pedraza de Campos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pedraza de Campos
municipality
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	Palencia
Municipality	Pedraza de Campos
Area
• Total	32 km2 (12 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	88
• Density	2.75/km2 (7.12/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Pedraza de Campos is a small municipality located in the province of Palencia, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. In 2004, a census by the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) showed that 115 people lived there. By 2018, the population was 88 people.

Exploring Pedraza de Campos

Pedraza de Campos is a quiet town in a region known for its wide-open spaces and traditional Spanish villages. It covers an area of about 32 square kilometers (12 square miles).

Where is Pedraza de Campos?

This municipality is found in the northwestern part of Spain. It's part of the larger Castile and León area, which is one of Spain's biggest regions. The province of Palencia is known for its flat plains and farming.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a group of villages that have their own local council. This council helps manage things like local services and public spaces for the people who live there.

Life in Pedraza de Campos

Life in small Spanish towns like Pedraza de Campos often moves at a slower pace. The community is usually very close-knit. Many people work in agriculture, which means farming or raising animals.

Population Changes

Like many small towns in rural areas, Pedraza de Campos has seen its population change over time. The number of people living there has decreased from 115 in 2004 to 88 in 2018. This is a common trend in some parts of Spain as younger people move to bigger cities for work or study.

Images for kids

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  A view of Pedraza de Campos, showing its traditional buildings.

See also

In Spanish: Pedraza de Campos para niños