Caracena

Caracena is a municipality located in the province of Soria, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain.

Cueva de Ágreda
Municipality
Panoramic view of Caracena
Location of Caracena in Soria Province
Cueva de Ágreda
Location in Spain.
Cueva de Ágreda
Cueva de Ágreda (Spain)
Coordinates:
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Soria
MunicipalityCaracena
Area
 • Total18.15 km2 (7.01 sq mi)
Elevation
1,080 m (3,540 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total15
 • Density0.83/km2 (2.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
WebsiteOfficial website

There is a Romanesque church, St Peter's. From the point of view of the Catholic Church, it is part of the Diocese of Osma, which in turn is part of the Archdiocese of Burgos.

This village is located in Ruta de la Lana, a historical road from Alicante to Burgos. Caracena is located between Tarancueña and Carrascosa de Abajo.

Situation

Located on the banks of the Caracena river, limits with:

  • From the south with Tarancueña, Cañicera and Valderromán.
  • From the west with Hoz de Arriba and Hoz de Abajo.
  • From the north with Carrascosa de Abajo.
  • From the east with La Perera, Madrúedano and the deserted town of Pozuelo.

The road access takes place by the local road SO-V-1601 who connects La Rasa with Valderromán. This road have connection with Spanish provinces of Soria and Segovia due to the connection between the local road and the SO-135 that starts in Ayllón.

References
  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.


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