Villagalijo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villagalijo
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Villagalijo Town Hall Building
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | Burgos | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 22 km2 (8 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 61 | |
| • Density | 2.77/km2 (7.18/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Villagalijo is a small town in Spain. It is known as a municipality. This means it is a local area with its own government. Villagalijo is located in the province of Burgos. This province is part of a larger region called Castile and León.
In 2004, a count of people (called a census) showed that about 80 people lived in Villagalijo. By 2018, the population was around 61 people. This makes it a very quiet and peaceful place to live.
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Where is Villagalijo located?
Villagalijo is found in the northern part of Spain. It is in the Castile and León region. This region is famous for its history and beautiful old buildings. The town is part of the province of Burgos. Burgos province has many small towns and villages.
Understanding Spanish Geography
Spain is divided into different parts. First, there are 17 large areas called autonomous communities. Think of them like big states. Castile and León is one of these.
Inside each autonomous community, there are smaller areas called provinces. Burgos is one of the provinces in Castile and León. There are 50 provinces in total across Spain.
Finally, inside each province, there are many municipalities. These are the smallest local government areas. Villagalijo is one such municipality. Each municipality has its own town hall and local leaders.
Life in a Spanish Municipality
Life in a small Spanish municipality like Villagalijo is often calm. People usually know their neighbors well. Many small towns in Spain have old churches and traditional houses.
The main building in a municipality is often the Town Hall. This is where local decisions are made. The Town Hall in Villagalijo is shown in the picture above.
Small towns are important for Spanish culture. They keep old traditions alive. Many people enjoy the quiet life away from big cities.
See also
In Spanish: Villagalijo para niños
