Caracena

Caracena is a locality in Caracena, Soria, Castile and León and has about 17 residents and an elevation of 1,081 metres. Caracena is situated nearby to the hamlet Hoz de Abajo, as well as near Hoz de Arriba.

Places of Interest

Highlights include St Peter’s church, Caracena.

St Peter’s church, Caracena

Church

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St Peter's church is one of two Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic churches located in Caracena, Spain. The 12th-century church is most notable for the carvings on the capitals on the columns of the atrium, and in pedestals on the cornice.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pozuelo and Carrascosa de Abajo.

Pozuelo

Hamlet

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Pozuelo is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km northeast of Caracena.

Carrascosa de Abajo

Village

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Carrascosa de Abajo is a municipality located in the province of Soria, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census, the municipality had a population of 33 inhabitants. Carrascosa de Abajo is situated 4½ km north of Caracena.

Fresno de Caracena

Village

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Fresno de Caracena is a municipality located in the province of Soria, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. It had a population of 22 inhabitants in 2023 and it is one of the less populated areas of the country. Fresno de Caracena is situated 8 km north of Caracena.

Caracena

Type: Locality with 17 residents
Postal code: 42311
Location: Caracena, Soria, Castile and León, Central Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude

41.38321° or 41° 22′ 60″ north

Longitude

-3.09146° or 3° 5′ 29″ west

Population

Elevation

1,081 metres (3,547 feet)

Open location code

8CHR9WM5+7C

GeoNames ID

3126443

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