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Santa Cristina de Valmadrigal
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Santa Cristina de Valmadrigal is located in Spain
Santa Cristina de Valmadrigal
Santa Cristina de Valmadrigal
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province León
Municipality Tierra de Sahagún
Area
 • Total 40 km2 (20 sq mi)
Elevation
815 m (2,674 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 273
 • Density 6.8/km2 (17.7/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Santa Cristina de Valmadrigal is a small and peaceful municipality located in the province of León, which is part of the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small district.

About Santa Cristina de Valmadrigal

Santa Cristina de Valmadrigal is situated in the northwest of Spain. It is known for its quiet rural life. The area is part of a larger region called Tierra de Sahagún.

Location and Geography

The municipality covers an area of about 40 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 4,000 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 815 meters above sea level. This means it is quite high up, offering nice views of the surrounding countryside.

Population and Community

As of 2018, Santa Cristina de Valmadrigal had a population of 273 people. This makes it a very small community. Living in a small town often means everyone knows each other.

Local Leadership

The leader of the municipality is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of Santa Cristina de Valmadrigal is Ceferino Revilla González. The Mayor helps manage the local services and represents the people living there.

Life in the Municipality

Life in Santa Cristina de Valmadrigal is typically calm and connected to nature. The area is mostly rural, with farming and traditional activities. It is a place where you can experience the quiet charm of Spanish village life.

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