Peñaranda de Duero

Peñaranda de Duero is a village and municipio located in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 583 inhabitants.

Peñaranda de Duero
Municipality and town
Panoramic view of Peñaranda de Duero, with its castle on the right.
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CountrySpain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Burgos
ComarcaRibera del Duero
Area
  Total64 km2 (25 sq mi)
Elevation
852 m (2,795 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total527
  Density8.2/km2 (21/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09410
Websitehttp://www.peñarandadeduero.es/

The village is conserved as a conjunto histórico, a type of conservation area. Several buildings are additionally protected as monuments.

Main sights

  • Castle of Peñaranda de Duero (10th–15th century).
  • Palace of the Counts of Miranda (16th century).
  • Jimeno's family pharmacy (17th century).
  • Collegiate church of St. Anne.
  • Justice pillar.
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References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.



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