Enciso is a small municipality (pop. 159 (2007)) in the southern part of La Rioja, Spain, near Arnedo. The main village rises is located above the Cidacos River.
Enciso | |
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 Skyline of Enciso | |
.svg) Coat of arms | |
  Enciso Location within La Rioja.  Enciso Enciso (Spain) | |
| Coordinates: 42°08′56″N 2°16′09″W / 42.14889°N 2.26917°W | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  La Rioja |
| Comarca | Arnedo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ricardo Ochoa (PP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 69.69 km2 (26.91 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 783 m (2,569 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 167 |
| Postal code | 26586 |
Numerous trace fossils of dinosaurs have been found in the area and there is a museum specialized in paleontology in Enciso.[2] The dinosaur has become an emblematic animal of this town.[3]
Demography
editEnciso has been steadily losing permanent population. From a total of 1,237 inhabitants in 1900, it had only 159 in the 2009 census.[4]
Villages
editEnciso's municipal term encompasses several smaller populated places, including Navalsaz. Located on a bend of the river, almost depopulated Las Ruedas de Enciso is a popular place for hikers and sightseers.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- ^ Paleontology Center, Enciso
- ^ Dinosaur Clock in Enciso
- ^ Población según el padrón municipal de 2009 del INE
- ^ Las Ruedas De Enciso (La Rioja)
Gallery
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View of Enciso -
Waycross of La Concepción -
Dinosaur footprints in Enciso
External links
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