Palencia
Palencia () is a city of Spain located in the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is the capital and most populated municipality of the province of Palencia. As of 2024, it has a population of 76,578.
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Palencia is a city in Spain's Castile and León region and serves as the capital of Palencia province. With a population of 76,578 as of 2024, it is the largest municipality in its province.
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- History
- Ancient era
- Bishopric
- Muslim rule and bishopric restoration
- Later bishops
- Geography
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- Nature
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- Parks in Palencia
- Education
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- Sustainable mobility
- Cuisine
- Notable people
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Palencia () is a city of Spain located in the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is the capital and most populated municipality of the province of Palencia. As of 2024, it has a population of 76,578.
Located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, in the northern half of the Inner Plateau, the city lies on the left bank of the Carrión river.
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