Quintana del Pidio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quintana del Pidio
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Municipality and town
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View of Quintana del Pidio, 2013
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Burgos |
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| Comarca | Ribera del Duero | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.74 km2 (4.15 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 845 m (2,772 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 154 | |
| • Density | 14.34/km2 (37.14/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09443
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| Website | http://www.quintanadelpidio.es/ | |
Quintana del Pidio is a small town and municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Burgos, which is part of the Castile and León region. In 2018, about 154 people lived there. This charming place is known for its beautiful countryside and traditional way of life.
Quintana del Pidio's Economy
The main way people make a living in Quintana del Pidio is through farming. They grow grain and raise animals, especially sheep. A very important part of their economy is wine growing. The area has many important wineries that produce wine. For example, Bodegas Casajús is one of the well-known wineries located here.
Famous People from Quintana del Pidio
One very famous person from Quintana del Pidio was Ciriaco María Sancha y Hervás (1833–1909). He was a very important leader in the Roman Catholic Church. He became a Cardinal and served as the Archbishop of Toledo, which is a very high position in Spain. He was also known as the Primate of Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Quintana del Pidio para niños
