Cubillo del Campo

Cubillo del Campo is a municipality located in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, Spain.

Cubillo del Campo
View of Cubillo del Campo, 2009
Seal
CountrySpain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Burgos
ComarcaAlfoz de Burgos
Area
  Total14.06 km2 (5.43 sq mi)
Elevation
1,006 m (3,301 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total95
  Density6.8/km2 (17/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09352
Websitehttp://www.cubillodelcampo.es/

Geography

Cubillo del Campo is a Spanish town located in the province of Burgos. The distance between Burgos and this town is about 22 km (13.7 mi). According to the 2020 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 99 inhabitants, and an area of 14.06 km² (5.43 sq mi).

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1842115    
1857198+72.2%
1860209+5.6%
1877219+4.8%
1887227+3.7%
1897231+1.8%
1900230−0.4%
1910283+23.0%
1920246−13.1%
1930253+2.8%
1940273+7.9%
1950309+13.2%
1960245−20.7%
1970160−34.7%
198186−46.2%
199176−11.6%
199676+0.0%
200180+5.3%
200476−5.0%
200579+3.9%
200685+7.6%
200793+9.4%
2008101+8.6%
2011102+1.0%
2012103+1.0%
201398−4.9%
201499+1.0%
2015100+1.0%
2016104+4.0%
201793−10.6%
201895+2.2%
201992−3.2%
202099+7.6%
Source: INE (Spain)

Economy

Cubillo's population has always been dedicated to the agriculture, ranching and the extraction of stone in quarries. From these quarries, the stone of the Burgos Cathedral, among other monuments, were extracted. Within the municipality there are also two gravel extraction plants and a poultry farm, located inside an old military camp.

Tourism

Cubillo del Campo is crossed by the national road N-234, which connects Sagunto (province of Valencia) and Sarracín (province of Burgos). This road is locally known as Soria's road. Many rural hiking routes cross this town, such as the Ruta del Buen Conde and the Ruta del Cid. The catering offer is reduced to Bar La Plaza, located in the Plaza de Santa Ana, in the centre of the town. Other tourist towns near to Cubillo del Campo are Burgos, Covarrubias, Lerma and Santo Domingo de Silos.

Policy

Since 2018, the mayor is Francisco Javier Llama Navarro presented by the People's Party (Partido Popular, in Spanish). Previous mayors were Jesús Navarro Manero (2007-2018), Benjamín Alzaga (2003-2007), Carmelo Navarro (1995-2003), Daniel Blanco (1991-1995) or Ángel del Pino (1983-1991).

Neighborhood associations

Currently, the village has two neighborhood associations, which are the association of retired people, called Santa Ana, and the association Friends of Cubillo del Campo (Amigos de Cubillo del Campo, in Spanish). These organizations are responsible of organizing cultural activities during the year. One of the most important activities organized by the association Friends of Cubillo del Campo is the Association Day (Día de la Asociación, in Spanish), in which a popular lunch is prepared and everybody is welcome to participate. During this day, people can enjoy different cultural activities, as well as an athletics competition, organized by Félix Hernando, ex-world champion marathon in veterans category.

Festivities

The patron saint of this town is Santa Marina, whose feast is celebrated on July 18. In this date, this saint is paraded on the shoulders of the young men of the place. During this festivity, which takes place during all weekend, a popular lunch is organized. Also, people can enjoy different activities, such as musical performances, arts and cards competitions, as well as other local games, including bowling and tuta.

References

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


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