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Villalbos Village
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Villalbos
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Province Burgos Flag Burgos Province.svg
Autonomous community Castilla y León Flag of Castile and León.svg
Postal code 09258
Coordinates
 - Latitude:
 - Longitude:

42°46' N
3º19' W
Altitude 860 m
Area km2
Distances 17 km to Belorado
39 km to Burgos
Population
 - Total (census of 2007)
 - Density

25 inhabitants
inhabitants/km2
Demonym Villalbés
River Oca
Mayor (2007- ) Isabel Bonilla Calleja
(Partido Popular)
Iglesia de Villalbos
Church of Villalbos (1986)

Villalbos Flag of Spain.svg is a small village in the north-east of the Burgos Province in Spain. It is part of the Castilla y León region.

Where is Villalbos Located?

Villalbos is found on the left side of the Oca River. This river eventually flows into the larger Ebro River. The village is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes.

How to Find Villalbos on a Map

You can locate Villalbos using these coordinates: 42°26'40"N and 3°19'47"W. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

What is the History of Villalbos?

Villalbos has a long history, dating back to the early 10th century. Around that time, a Castilian count named don Rodrigo Díaz started a settlement near the Oca River. He was also known as "Abolmondar Albo."

How Did Villalbos Get Its Name?

The name Villalbos comes from "Albo," part of the count's name. Another nearby town, Villalmondar, got its name from "Abolmondar." These names show the historical connection to their founder.

What is the Church of Saint Thomas Apostle Like?

The main church in Villalbos is called the Catholic Church of Saint Thomas Apostle. It is an old building that still has its original bell tower. The church is built in the shape of a Latin cross. It also has a cemetery nearby.

How Many People Live in Villalbos?

The number of people living in Villalbos has changed over time. In 2007, about 25 people lived there. You can see how the population has changed in the table below.

Demography evolution
1842 1857 1860 1877 1887 1897 1900 1910 1920 2007
109 153 169 124 116 126 120 133 129 25

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