Salas de los Infantes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Salas de los Infantes
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Municipality and city
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Santa Cecilia church (15th century)
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 Salas de los Infantes
Location in Castile and León
Salas de los Infantes
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Comarca | Sierra de la Demanda | ||
| Municipality | Salas de los Infantes | ||
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| • Total | 31.319 km2 (12.092 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 31 km2 (12 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 km2 (0 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 964 m (3,163 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,955 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
09600
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| Website | http://www.salasdelosinfantes.net/ | ||
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Salas de los Infantes is a small city and a municipality (which is like a local government area) located in the Burgos province in Spain. It sits in a beautiful area with lots of hills and mountains. It's found between the regions of La Rioja and Soria, and the city of Burgos.
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Exploring Salas de los Infantes
This city is known for its natural beauty. It has many foothills and mountains around it.
Natural Surroundings
A famous mountain range nearby is the Sierra de la Demanda. This area is home to a special place called La Laguna Negra, which means "The Black Lagoon." It's a beautiful and mysterious lake.
Location in Spain
Salas de los Infantes is located in the northern part of Spain. It is part of the Castile and León region. The city is an important center for the local area.
Famous People from Salas
Some notable people have come from Salas de los Infantes.
Manuel Quintano Bonifaz
- Manuel Quintano Bonifaz (1699–1774) was an important Cleric (a leader in the church). He served as the Grand Inquisitor of Spain from 1755 to 1774. This was a very powerful position in the church during that time.
See also
In Spanish: Salas de los Infantes para niños
