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Villanueva de Carazo
Flag of Villanueva de Carazo
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Coat of arms of Villanueva de Carazo
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Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Burgos
Area
 • Total 7 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 30
 • Density 4.3/km2 (11.1/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Villanueva de Carazo is a small town, also called a municipality, in Spain. It's located in the province of Burgos, which is part of the Castile and León region. In 2018, about 30 people lived here.

What is Villanueva de Carazo?

Villanueva de Carazo is a quiet place in northern Spain. It's known for its peaceful countryside. A "municipality" is like a small local area or town. It has its own local government.

Location and Geography

This small town is found in the province of Burgos. This province is part of a larger area called Castile and León. Castile and León is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities." These are like big regions with their own governments.

The area around Villanueva de Carazo has beautiful landscapes. It includes mountains and valleys. The town itself is quite small. It covers an area of about 7 square kilometers.

A Famous Filming Location

Villanueva de Carazo is close to a very famous movie spot. About 16 kilometers (10 miles) northwest, there is a special valley. This valley is where a famous scene was filmed.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The movie scene was from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. This is a classic Western film. The final, very dramatic cemetery scene was shot here. It's a popular spot for movie fans to visit. You can find signs that tell you about the filming. Many tourists come to see this historic movie location.

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