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Piérnigas
Municipality and town
View of Piérnigas, 2009
View of Piérnigas, 2009
Flag of Piérnigas
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Coat of arms of Piérnigas
Coat of arms
Municipal location of Piérnigas in Burgos province
Municipal location of Piérnigas in Burgos province
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León Castile and León
Province Flag of Burgos Burgos
Comarca La Bureba
Founded 26 August 1066
Area
 • Total 13 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
729 m (2,392 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 38
 • Density 2.92/km2 (7.6/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09246
Website http://www.piernigas.es/

Piérnigas is a very small town and a municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Burgos, which is part of the Castile and León region. In 2004, only 38 people lived in Piérnigas, making it one of the smallest towns in the area.

Welcome to Piérnigas!

Piérnigas is a quiet and peaceful place. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The town is part of the La Bureba area, which is famous for its wide open spaces and farming.

Where is Piérnigas?

Piérnigas is in the northern part of Spain. It sits in the province of Burgos. The town is about 729 meters (2,392 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up, offering nice views of the countryside.

A Look at Its History

Piérnigas has a long history. It was officially founded on August 26, 1066. This makes it a very old town! Over the centuries, many changes have happened in Spain, but Piérnigas has remained a small, traditional community.

Life in a Small Town

Life in Piérnigas is very different from living in a big city. With only a few dozen people, everyone knows each other. The community is very close-knit. People often help each other out. The quiet environment is perfect for enjoying nature.

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