Quintana (Bernedo) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quintana
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 Quintana
Location in Álava
Quintana
Location in Basque Country
Quintana
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Basque Country |
| Province | Álava |
| Municipality | Bernedo |
| Elevation | 748 m (2,454 ft) |
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| • Total | 20 |
Quintana (called Kinta in Basque) is a very small community in Spain. It is located in the Basque Country region. Quintana is part of the Bernedo municipality in the Álava province.
As of 2020, only about 20 people live in Quintana. This makes it a quiet and peaceful place.
Where is Quintana?
Quintana is located in northern Spain. It is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) southeast of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Vitoria-Gasteiz is the capital city of the Álava province.
Quintana sits at an elevation of 748 meters (2,454 feet) above sea level. This means it is located quite high up, often in a hilly or mountainous area.
What is a Concejo?
Quintana is known as a concejo. In some parts of Spain, a concejo is a small local government area. It is like a small council or community within a larger municipality.
This means Quintana has some local self-governance. It can make decisions about its own small community.
