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San Esteban de Nogales, Spain
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Coat of arms of San Esteban de Nogales, Spain
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Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province León
Municipality San Esteban de Nogales
Area
 • Total 32 km2 (12 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 261
 • Density 8.16/km2 (21.1/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
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Ruins of the Monastery of Santa María de Nogales

San Esteban de Nogales is a small and interesting municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of León, which is part of the Castile and León region. A municipality is like a local area with its own government.

In 2004, about 350 people lived in San Esteban de Nogales. By 2018, the population was 261. This makes it a very quiet and peaceful place.

Discovering San Esteban de Nogales

San Esteban de Nogales is found in the northwestern part of Spain. It is part of the León province. This province is famous for its mountains, rivers, and old towns. The municipality covers an area of about 32 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 3,200 football fields!

The Monastery of Santa María de Nogales

One of the most important historical sites in San Esteban de Nogales is the Cistercian Monastery of Santa María de Nogales. A monastery is a place where monks live and worship. The Cistercian monks followed a very strict religious life.

This monastery was built a very long time ago, in 1150. Imagine how old that is! It was an active place for many centuries. However, in the 19th century, the monastery was abandoned. This means the monks left, and the buildings were no longer used. Today, you can see the ruins of this ancient and beautiful building. It tells a story of the past.

Life in San Esteban de Nogales

Life in San Esteban de Nogales is calm and connected to nature. The people here enjoy the quiet environment. The area is part of a larger region called Tierra de La Bañeza. This region is known for its farming and traditional Spanish way of life.

The municipality is a great example of a small Spanish town. It shows how history and nature come together in one place.

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