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San Millán de Lara
Municipality and town
Church of San Millán in San Millán de Lara
Church of San Millán in San Millán de Lara
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León Castile and León
Province Flag of Burgos Burgos
Comarca Sierra de la Demanda
Area
 • Total 33.62 km2 (12.98 sq mi)
Elevation
1,068 m (3,504 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 79
 • Density 2.350/km2 (6.09/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09640
Website http://www.sanmillandelara.es/

San Millán de Lara is a small and peaceful municipality and town. It is located in the province of Burgos, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. This charming place is known for its quiet atmosphere.

Discover San Millán de Lara

San Millán de Lara is a very small town. It is nestled in a beautiful part of Spain. The town is part of a larger area called a municipality. This means it has its own local government.

Where is San Millán de Lara Located?

San Millán de Lara is found in the northern part of Spain. It is in the province of Burgos. A province is like a large county. Burgos is part of a bigger region called Castile and León. This region is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. An autonomous community is a bit like a state.

What is the Sierra de la Demanda?

The town is also part of a comarca called Sierra de la Demanda. A comarca is a traditional area. This area is known for its mountains and natural beauty. It is a great place for outdoor activities.

How Many People Live Here?

San Millán de Lara is a very small community. According to the 2022 census, only 65 people live in the municipality. This makes it one of the smallest towns in the province of Burgos. The population was 79 people in 2018.

What is a Census?

A census is an official count of how many people live in a place. It also gathers information about them. Governments use this information for planning. The census in Spain is done by the INE. This is the National Statistics Institute of Spain.

What is the Town Like?

Life in San Millán de Lara is likely very calm. With such a small population, everyone probably knows each other. The town is surrounded by nature. This makes it a peaceful place to live or visit. The main building in the town is the Church of San Millán. It is a historic and important landmark.

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