Pedraza, Segovia

Pedraza is a municipality in Spain, located in the province of Segovia in the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is located at 37 km northeast of the city of Segovia with a population of less than 500.

Pedraza
Flag of Pedraza
Coat of arms of Pedraza
Pedraza is located in Castile and León
Pedraza
Pedraza
Location in Spain.
Pedraza is located in Spain
Pedraza
Pedraza
Pedraza (Spain)
Coordinates: 41°7′49″N 3°48′40″W
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Segovia
ComarcaCapital y Área Metropolitana
Judicial districtPartido de Sepúlveda
Government
  AlcaldePedro Martín Arcones
Area
  Total31.58 km2 (12.19 sq mi)
Elevation
1,068 m (3,504 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total359
  Density11/km2 (29/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Pedrazano, na
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Official language(s)Spanish
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaHistoric ensemble
Designated30 March 1951
Reference no.RI-53-0000019

Every year in July, Pedraza holds the Concierto de las Velas festival during La Noche de las Velas. Residents of the town and surrounding cities light candles along the streets and residences. In the city center multiple concerts are held featuring varying types of Spanish classical music. See La Noche de las Velas (in Spanish).

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References

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