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Revision as of 20:43, 25 September 2018
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Congosto de Valdavia, Spain | |
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Palencia |
| Municipality | Congosto de Valdavia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68 km2 (26 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 239 |
| • Density | 3.5/km2 (9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | Congosto de Valdavia |
Congosto de Valdavia is a municipality located in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 239 inhabitants.
History
One hamlet of this municipality whose name is Cornoncillo, has been related by several people with the military campaing of Ausgustus against the Cantabri.[2]
Another hamlet of the municipality, Villanueva de Abajo, had its origin in a repopulation of the 10th century. A cementery of the Low Middle Ages a necropolis has been discovered in the locality.[2]
Main sights
These are most notable buildings following historic and architectural criterions: [3]
- Congosto de Valdavia Parish Church
- San Roque Shrine
- Small Sanctuary Nuestra Señora del Otero
Festivities
These are the main festivities of the municipality:[4]
- Romeria Virgen del Otero Church: a festivity which is held beside that church.
- Nuestra Señora: This festivity is held on 15 August.
- San Roque: It is held of 16 August.
References
- ^ "Información general – Congosto de Valdavia".
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External links
42°43′N 4°38′W / 42.717°N 4.633°W
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