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Sardón de Duero, Spain
Coat of arms of Sardón de Duero, Spain
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Valladolid
Municipality Sardón de Duero
Area
 • Total 19 km2 (7 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 583
 • Density 30.7/km2 (79.5/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Sardón de Duero is a small town, also called a municipality, in Spain. It is located in the province of Valladolid. This area is part of the Castile and León region. In 2018, about 583 people lived there.

View of Sardón de Duero from the Santa Eugenia mill

Discovering Sardón de Duero

Sardón de Duero is known for a few special things. It has a factory that makes a sweet treat called mantecadas. These are a type of soft, crumbly cake. The town is also home to an old and important building. This is the Monastery of Santa María de Retuerta.

Location and People

Sardón de Duero is found in the central part of Spain. It is in the province of Valladolid. This province is part of a larger area called Castile and León. A municipality is like a small local government area.

The number of people living in Sardón de Duero changes over time. In 2004, a count of the population, called a census, showed there were 668 people. By 2018, the population was 583. A census helps us understand how many people live in a place.

What to See in Sardón

One of the most famous places in Sardón de Duero is the Monastery of Santa María de Retuerta. A monastery is a building where monks or nuns live. This one is very old and has a lot of history. It is a beautiful example of old Spanish architecture.

The town also has a factory that makes mantecadas. These are traditional Spanish pastries. They are often eaten during holidays. It's interesting to see where these tasty treats come from!

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