Somosierra facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Somosierra
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 Somosierra
Location in Spain
Somosierra
Location in Community of Madrid
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| Country | Spain | |
| Province | Community of Madrid | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 20.42 km2 (7.88 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,433 m (4,701 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 80 | |
| • Density | 3.92/km2 (10.1/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
28756
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Somosierra is a small town in Spain. It is located in the Community of Madrid, about 83 kilometers (51 miles) north of the capital city, Madrid.
This town is special because it sits high up in the mountains. It's in a mountain pass at an elevation of 1433 metres above sea level. This makes Somosierra the northernmost town in the Community of Madrid.
Somosierra has also been a place of important historical events. The Battle of Somosierra happened here in 1808 during the Napoleonic Wars. Later, the Battle of Guadarrama was fought nearby in 1936, during the Spanish Civil War.
Getting to Somosierra
If you want to visit Somosierra today, the main way to get there is by bus.
Bus Routes
Train History
A train line used to pass through this area. It was the Madrid to Burgos line. There was even a train station called Robregordo-Somosierra. However, this station did not serve Somosierra directly. Since 2011, trains no longer use this route. This is because of a landslide that happened in the Somosierra tunnel.
See also
In Spanish: Somosierra (Madrid) para niños
