Quel, La Rioja
Quel | |
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Skyline of Quel | |
Coordinates: 42°13′44″N 2°02′59″W / 42.22889°N 2.04972°W | |
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Autonomous community | ![]() |
Comarca | Arnedo |
Government | |
• Mayor | Víctor Manuel Rada Resano (PP) |
Area | |
• Total | 54.78 km2 (21.15 sq mi) |
Elevation | 492 m (1,614 ft) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 2,032 |
Website | www |
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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.[1]
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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