Villota del Páramo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villota del Páramo
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Palencia |
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| Municipality | Villota del Páramo | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 77.96 km2 (30.10 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 969 m (3,179 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 327 | ||
| • Density | 4.194/km2 (10.864/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Villota del Páramo is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Palencia in Castile and León, Spain. It's a quiet place in the countryside. In 2022, about 307 people lived there, according to the INE census.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local area or a town that has its own government. It's a way to organize how people live together in a specific place. Villota del Páramo is one of many municipalities in Spain. It has its own local leaders who help manage the town.
Where is Villota del Páramo?
Villota del Páramo is found in the northern part of Spain. It's part of a larger region called Castile and León, which is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities." Think of an autonomous community like a big state or region with its own special rules. Within Castile and León, Villota del Páramo is in the province of Palencia. A province is a smaller area within an autonomous community.
Life in Villota del Páramo
This town is known for being peaceful and surrounded by nature. It's a place where you can experience traditional Spanish village life. The area around Villota del Páramo is often called "Páramo," which means a high, flat, and sometimes dry land. This gives the town its unique landscape.
The main church in Villota del Páramo is the Church of San Pedro. It's an important building for the community and shows the history and architecture of the area.
See also
In Spanish: Villota del Páramo para niños
