Rucandio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rucandio
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Municipality and town
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Municipal location of Rucandio in Burgos province
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Burgos |
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| Comarca | La Bureba | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 32.63 km2 (12.60 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 802 m (2,631 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 65 | ||
| • Density | 1.992/km2 (5.16/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
09593
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| Website | http://www.rucandio.es/ | ||
Rucandio is a small town and a municipality located in the province of Burgos. This area is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. In 2004, a census showed that about 85 people lived in Rucandio. By 2018, the population was around 65 people.
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A Look Back in Time
Rucandio became its own official municipality when the old system of government, known as the Ancien Régime, ended. This happened a long time ago. Back then, the town had about 36 people living in it.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Rucandio has changed a lot over the years. In 1860, there were 271 people. The population grew quite a bit, reaching its highest point in 1940 with 501 residents.
However, after 1940, the population started to decrease. By 1970, it was 278 people. This trend continued, and by 2018, Rucandio had 65 inhabitants.
Cool Places to See
Rucandio has some interesting places to visit. These include:
- Santo Ángel Shrine
- Natural Site of Caderechas Valley
- De los Infanzones Turret
Rucandio's Fun Festivals
People in Rucandio love to celebrate! Here are some of the main festivals held in the municipality:
- Saint Mary Magdalene Festivity: This celebration takes place on July 22.
- Saint Lawrence Festivity: This festival is held on August 10.
- Nuestra Señora de la Piedad Festivity: You can enjoy this celebration on September 9.
- Saint Marina of Aguas Santas Festivity: This event is held on September 12.
- Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes Festivity: This festival honors the Virgin of Mercy. It is celebrated on September 24.
- San Cosme y San Damián: This festivity happens on September 27.
See also
In Spanish: Rucandio (Burgos) para niños
