Poza de la Sal facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Poza de la Sal
Municipality and town
View of Poza de la Sal from its castle
Motto(s):  Balcón de La Bureba ("Balcony of La Bureba")
Municipal location of Poza de la Sal in Burgos province
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	Burgos
Comarca	La Bureba
Area
• Total	82 km2 (32 sq mi)
Elevation	763 m (2,503 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	294
• Density	3.585/km2 (9.29/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	09246
Website	http://www.pozadelasal.es/ http://pozadelasal.burgos.es/

Poza de la Sal is a small town and area located in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. It is known for its unique natural features and long history. In 2018, about 294 people lived here. The town's name, "Poza de la Sal," means "Salt Pit" in Spanish, which gives a big clue about its past.

Exploring Poza de la Sal

Poza de la Sal has many interesting places to visit. These sites show its long history and special natural environment.

Historic Buildings and Views

Panoramic view from Rojas castle, Poza de la Sal

• Rojas Castle: This very old castle was built between the 9th and 15th centuries. It stands high above the town. From the castle, you can see amazing panoramic views of the surrounding area. It's a great spot to imagine what life was like hundreds of years ago.

• San Cosme y San Damián Church: This church was built over several centuries, from the 14th to the 18th century. It is a beautiful example of old Spanish architecture.

Salt and Geology

• Salt Evaporation Ponds: Poza de la Sal is famous for its salt. People have been getting salt from here since the time of Ancient Rome. The town has special pools called salt evaporation ponds. Here, salty water is left to dry in the sun, and the water evaporates, leaving pure salt behind.

• Diapir: Underneath Poza de la Sal is a huge natural salt dome called a Diapir. This diapir is the biggest one in Europe! It's a fascinating geological feature that pushes salt up from deep underground. This is why there is so much salt in the area.

Famous People from Poza de la Sal

Some notable people have come from Poza de la Sal. They have made important contributions in different fields.

• Enrique Suñer Ordóñez: He was a well-known Spanish doctor and professor.
• Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente: He was a famous Spanish naturalist and broadcaster. He taught many people about nature and animals through his TV shows.
• Valentín de la Cruz: He was a respected historian and writer.

See also

In Spanish: Poza de la Sal para niños