Quel, La Rioja facts for kids
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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) | ||
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| • Total | KIDDLE_IB | ||
Quel is a village in the province and autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 54.78 square kilometres (21.15 sq mi) and as of 2011 had a population of 2096 people.
Quel is known for its castle, which overlooks the town from atop a steep hill. The village's name is derived from the Arabic قَلْعَة (qalat), meaning "castle" or "fortress."
See also
In Spanish: Quel para niños
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