Poza de la Sal
| Poza de la Sal | |
|---|---|
| Municipality and town | |
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View of Poza de la Sal from its castle | |
| Motto: Balcón de La Bureba ("Balcony of La Bureba") | |
 Municipal location of Poza de la Sal in Burgos province | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community |
 Castile and León |
| Province |
 Burgos |
| Comarca | La Bureba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 82 km2 (32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 763 m (2,503 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 357 |
| • Density | 4.36/km2 (11.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 09246 |
| Website |
http://www.pozadelasal.es/ http://pozadelasal.burgos.es/ |
Poza de la Sal is a municipality and town located in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 387 inhabitants.
Main sights
Panoramic view from Rojas castle, Poza de la Sal
- Rojas castle (9th-15th century)
- Salt evaporation ponds and Diapir - Salt extraction since the Ancient Rome times. The Diapir is the biggest one in Europe.[1]
- San Cosme y San Damián church (14th-18th century)
People from Poza de la Sal
- Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente (1928-1980) - Broadcaster and naturalist, best known for the highly successful and influential TV series El Hombre y la Tierra.
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References
- ↑ "Poza cuenta con el diapiro más grande de Europa" (in Spanish). El Correo de Burgos. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
External links
Coordinates: 42°40′N 3°30′W / 42.667°N 3.500°W
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