Sargentes de la Lora facts for kids
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Sargentes de la Lora
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Municipality and town
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View of Sargentes de la Lora, 2010
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Municipal location of Sargentes de la Lora in the Páramos comarca
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Burgos |
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| Comarca | Páramos | |
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| • Total | 85 km2 (33 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 114 | |
| • Density | 1.341/km2 (3.47/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09145
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| Website | http://www.sargentesdelalora.es/ | |
Sargentes de la Lora is a small town and municipality in northern Spain. It is located in the province of Burgos, which is part of the Castile and León region. In 2018, about 114 people lived there. This area is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and its history with oil.
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Oil Discovery in Sargentes de la Lora
Sargentes de la Lora is famous for something special: oil! In 1963, a large amount of oil was found underground. This discovery happened in a nearby town called Ayoluengo de la Lora, which is part of the municipality.
Since 1964, over 17 million barrels of oil have been taken out of the ground there. Big companies like Chevron Corporation and Repsol helped to get this oil. This discovery was very important for the area's economy for many years.
Main Sights to Explore
When you visit Sargentes de la Lora, you can see some interesting historical places.
La Cabaña Dolmen
One of the most important sights is the La Cabaña dolmen. A dolmen is a very old stone structure built by people in prehistoric times. It is a type of megalith, which means it is made of large stones. This dolmen shows us how people lived and built things thousands of years ago.
Famous People from Sargentes de la Lora
Some notable people have come from Sargentes de la Lora.
Andrés Manjón: Educator and Priest
Andrés Manjón (1846-1923) was born in Sargentes de la Lora. He became a Catholic priest and was also a very important educator. He worked hard to improve education for children, especially those who were poor. His work helped many young people get a better start in life.
See also
In Spanish: Sargentes de la Lora para niños
