Santa Colomba de Curueño facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Santa Colomba de Curueño, Spain
Coat of arms
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	León
Municipality	Santa Colomba de Curueño
Area
• Total	92 km2 (36 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	490
• Density	5.33/km2 (13.79/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

The town of Santa Colomba de Curueño.

Santa Colomba de Curueño is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of León. This area is part of a larger region called Castile and León. The town's name in the local Leonese language is Santa Colomba de Curueñu.

What is Santa Colomba de Curueño?

Santa Colomba de Curueño is a type of local area called a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town and sometimes smaller villages nearby. The people who live there share services and local rules.

Where is Santa Colomba de Curueño Located?

This municipality is in the northwest of Spain. It is part of the Castile and León region. This region is one of Spain's largest. Within Castile and León, Santa Colomba de Curueño is in the province of León. A province is a smaller area, a bit like a county.

The Curueño River

The name "Curueño" comes from the Curueño River. This river flows through the area. Rivers are important for the land and for people. They provide water and help shape the landscape.

How Many People Live Here?

According to a count from 2018, about 490 people lived in Santa Colomba de Curueño. This makes it a small community. In 2004, there were 601 people. Like many small towns, the number of people living there can change over time.

Life in Santa Colomba de Curueño

Life in a small municipality like Santa Colomba de Curueño is often quiet. People might know their neighbors well. The area is likely surrounded by nature. This could include fields, forests, or hills. Small towns often have a strong sense of community.

See also

In Spanish: Santa Colomba de Curueño para niños