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Santa María del Mercadillo
Municipality and town
General view
General view
Flag of Santa María del Mercadillo
Flag
Coat of arms of Santa María del Mercadillo
Coat of arms
Santa María del Mercadillo is located in Spain
Santa María del Mercadillo
Santa María del Mercadillo
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León Castile and León
Province Flag of Burgos Burgos
Comarca Ribera del Duero
Area
 • Total 30.208 km2 (11.663 sq mi)
Elevation
961 m (3,153 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 104
 • Density 3.443/km2 (8.92/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09453
Website http://www.santamariadelmercadillo.es/

Santa María del Mercadillo is a small town and municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Burgos, which is part of the Castile and León region. In 2004, about 167 people lived there. By 2018, the population was around 104 people.

About Santa María del Mercadillo

Santa María del Mercadillo is a quiet place in the Spanish countryside. It is known for its peaceful atmosphere and traditional Spanish charm. The town is part of the Ribera del Duero area. This region is famous for its beautiful landscapes and history.

Where is Santa María del Mercadillo?

This town is found in the northern part of Spain. It is in the province of Burgos. The province of Burgos is in the Castile and León autonomous community. This means it is one of the large self-governing areas of Spain. The town sits at an elevation of 961 meters (about 3,153 feet) above sea level.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a town or city and the land around it. Santa María del Mercadillo is both a town and a municipality. This means it has its own local government. This government helps manage things like local services for the people who live there.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Santa María del Mercadillo has changed over time. In 2004, the INE (Spain's national statistics office) counted 167 residents. By 2018, this number had gone down to 104 people. This makes it a very small community.

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