Covarrubias
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Panoramic view of Covarrubias, 2010
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Location of Covarrubias
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province |  Burgos |
| Comarca | Arlanza |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Millán Bermejo (Citizens) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.07 km2 (15.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 894 m (2,933 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 545 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (34/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
09346
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| Website | http://www.covarrubias.es/ |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Historic ensemble |
| Designated | 28 October 1965 |
| Reference no. | RI-53-0000066 |
Covarrubias is a village and municipality in the province of Burgos in the Spanish autonomous communityofCastile and León. It has 640 inhabitants, and it is near to Mecerreyes, Cubillo del Campo and Hortigüela. Covarrubias is situated in the valley of the river Arlanza, which is extensively wooded with among other species Spanish Juniper. Part of the area belonging to the municipality is included within a Special Protection Area for bird-life such as vultures.
The village itself was declared a Conjunto Histórico-Artístico, a type of conservation area, in 1965. Covarrubias and TønsberginNorway have entered a friendship agreement as the result of a medieval connection with Christina of Norway, Infanta of Castile. A church honouring Saint Olaf II of Norway, designed by the architect Pablo López Aguado, has been built in the town and dedicated in 2011.[2][3]
It was founded in the 7th century AD by the Visigothic king Chindasuinth.[citation needed]
One of the first areas to be reconquered from the Moors in the late ninth century, Covarrubias had an influence on Castile and its language. The river is used for swimming and canoeing. One feature, Fuente Azul ( Placed in the municipality of Hortigüela), is 6 km away. It has a mild climate, and its cuisine includes black pudding, grapes (Arlanza (DO)), and cherries.
Covarrubias is twinned with Tønsberg.[4] The link between these municipalities resides on Princess Christina of Norway, who travelled from Tønsberg to Spain in 1257 and was later buried in Covarrubias.
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42°03′23″N 3°31′01″W / 42.0564°N 3.51694°W / 42.0564; -3.51694
