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Pedraza
Municipality
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Flag of Pedraza
Flag
 Coat of arms of Pedraza
Coat of arms
Pedraza is located in Castile and León
Pedraza
Pedraza
Location in Castile and León
Pedraza is located in Spain
Pedraza
Pedraza
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Castile and León
Province  Segovia
Comarca Capital y Área Metropolitana
Judicial district Partido de Sepúlveda
Area
 • Total 31.58 km2 (12.19 sq mi)
Elevation
1,068 m (3,504 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 359
 • Density 11.368/km2 (29.44/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Pedrazano, na
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Official language(s) Spanish
Type: Non-movable
Criteria: Historic ensemble
Designated: 30 March 1951
Reference #: RI-53-0000019

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.

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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    Pedraza main square

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    Pedraza Castle

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    San Juan church

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    Pedraza streets at night

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    Street in Pedraza

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