Quel, La Rioja facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quel
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Skyline of Quel
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 Quel
Location in La Rioja, Spain
Quel
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |
 La Rioja |
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| Comarca | Arnedo | ||
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| • Total | 54.78 km2 (21.15 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 492 m (1,614 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 2,032 | ||
Quel is a small, charming village in Spain. It's located in a region called La Rioja. This village is famous for its old castle. The castle sits high up on a steep hill. It watches over the whole town!
Discover Quel: A Village with a Castle!
Quel is a special place in the country of Spain. It is part of an area known as La Rioja. La Rioja is both a "province" and an "autonomous community." An autonomous community is like a state or region that has its own government.
Quel covers an area of about 54.78 square kilometers. That's about 21 square miles! In 2011, around 2,096 people lived there. By 2018, the population was about 2,032 people.
The Famous Quel Castle
The most famous thing about Quel is its amazing castle. This old castle sits on top of a very steep hill. It looks down over the entire village. The name "Quel" actually comes from an Arabic word, qalat. This word means "castle" or "fortress." So, the village is named after its most important landmark!
The castle has been there for a very long time. It reminds everyone of the village's history. It shows how important the castle was for protecting the people of Quel in the past.
Life in Quel
Quel is a municipality, which means it's a town with its own local government. The person in charge of the village is called the Mayor. As of 2018, the mayor of Quel was Víctor Manuel Rada Resano. He belongs to a political group called the PP. The mayor and the local government help make decisions for the people of Quel. They work to make the village a great place to live.
Quel is a quiet place where people live and work. It's a great example of a traditional Spanish village. Its history and beautiful castle make it a unique spot in La Rioja.
See also
In Spanish: Quel para niños
