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Vadocondes
Conjunto Histórico Artístico de la Villa de Vadocondes.jpg
Flag of Vadocondes
Flag
Coat of arms of Vadocondes
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Burgos
Area
 • Total 25 km2 (10 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 369
 • Density 14.76/km2 (38.2/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Website http://vadocondes.es

Vadocondes is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Burgos in Castile and León, Spain. It sits in a special area called Ribera del Duero. This town is right where the River Duero begins to curve. Vadocondes is about 13 kilometers away from another town called Aranda de Duero.

About Vadocondes

Vadocondes covers an area of about 25 square kilometers. In 2018, about 369 people lived there. This number comes from a count of people called a census.

History and Old Finds

Vadocondes has very old history. People have found signs of life from long, long ago. These are called prehistoric vestiges. They show that people lived here even before written history began.

Important Places

One important place in Vadocondes is the Monastery of Santa María de La Vid. A monastery is a building where monks or nuns live and practice their religion. This monastery is a special attraction in the area.

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