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Quintanapalla
Municipality and town
View of Quintanapalla, 2009
View of Quintanapalla, 2009
Coat of arms of Quintanapalla
Coat of arms
Municipal location of Quintanapalla in Burgos province
Municipal location of Quintanapalla in Burgos province
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León Castile and León
Province Flag of Burgos Burgos
Comarca Alfoz de Burgos
Area
 • Total 15.87 km2 (6.13 sq mi)
Elevation
933 m (3,061 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 111
 • Density 6.99/km2 (18.12/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09290
Website http://www.quintanapalla.es/

Quintanapalla is a small municipality and town located in the province of Burgos, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. In 2018, about 111 people lived there.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or city, along with the land around it, that has its own local council or government. This council helps manage things like local services and rules for the people living there. Quintanapalla is one of these local areas in Spain.

Where is Quintanapalla Located?

Quintanapalla is found in the province of Burgos. Burgos is one of the many provinces that make up the country of Spain. It's also part of a larger area called Castile and León, which is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities." These communities are like big regions with their own governments.

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A view of Quintanapalla in 2009.

Life in Quintanapalla

With a population of around 111 people, Quintanapalla is a very small town. Small towns often have a close-knit community where everyone knows each other. Life there might be quieter than in a big city, with more focus on local traditions and nature. The town is located at an elevation of 933 meters (about 3,061 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect the local weather and landscape.

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