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Skyline of Quel
Skyline of Quel
Flag of Quel
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Coat of arms of Quel
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Quel is located in La Rioja, Spain
Quel
Quel
Location in La Rioja, Spain
Quel is located in Spain
Quel
Quel
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous
community
 La Rioja
Comarca Arnedo
Area
 • Total 54.78 km2 (21.15 sq mi)
Elevation
492 m (1,614 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • 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."

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