Quel, La Rioja facts for kids
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Quel
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Skyline of Quel
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Country | Spain | ||
Autonomous community |
La Rioja | ||
Comarca | Arnedo | ||
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• Total | 54.78 km2 (21.15 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 492 m (1,614 ft) | ||
Population
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• Total | 2,032 |
Quel is a village in the province and autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 54.78 square kilometres (21.15 sq mi) and as of 2011 had a population of 2096 people.
Quel is known for its castle, which overlooks the town from atop a steep hill. The village's name is derived from the Arabic قَلْعَة (qalat), meaning "castle" or "fortress."
See also
In Spanish: Quel para niños
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