Quintanilla de las Torres facts for kids
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Quintanilla de las Torres
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Location of Quintanilla de las Torres in Spain.
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Location of Quintanilla de las Torres in the province of Palencia.
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province |  Palencia |
| Municipality |   Pomar de Valdivia |
| Elevation | 910 m (2,990 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 78 |
| Time zone | CET |
| Postal code |
34811
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| Website | [1] |
Quintanilla de las Torres is a small town and also a hamlet. It is part of the municipality of Pomar de Valdivia. This town is located in the province of Palencia, within the autonomous community of Castile and León, in Spain.
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Where is Quintanilla de las Torres?
Quintanilla de las Torres is located in a valley. It sits near the Camesa river, about 910 meters above sea level. The town is 7 kilometers from Pomar and 5 kilometers from Aguilar de Campoo.
You can reach Quintanilla de las Torres by the P-630 regional road. This road connects from the N-611. It runs parallel to the A-67 highway. The town also has a stop on the Palencia-Santander railroad line. This line was updated by Adif.
How Many People Live Here?
Quintanilla de las Torres saw a big change in its population. During the time of the industrial revolution, the town grew quickly. This was because the Palencia-Santander railroad arrived. A special branch line connected Quintanilla to Barruelo. This branch was used to transport coal from the mines. At its peak, the village had 441 inhabitants.
However, the important railroad industry later disappeared. This caused many people to leave the town. In 2013, only 81 people lived there.
Population Changes in the 21st Century
Here's how the number of people living in Quintanilla de las Torres has changed since the year 2000:
| Vertical bar chart demographic of Quintanilla de las Torres between 2000 and 2020 |
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| Population by right (2000-2020) according to the municipal census of the INE |
A Look at History
When the old system of government, called the Ancien Régime, ended, Quintanilla de las Torres became its own town council. In a count of people from 1842, it had 7 households and 36 residents. Later, it became part of Villarén de Valdivia.
What to See and Do?
In Quintanilla de las Torres, you can find the Posada de Campoo. This is a hotel that used to be the old schools. It also includes an old building from the 18th century that has been fixed up and made new again.
See also
In Spanish: Quintanilla de las Torres para niños
