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View of Leiva village surrounded by fields and hills in La Rioja. LBM1948, CC BY-SA 4.0

Leiva

La Rioja

235Population
12.71 km²Area
587 mElevation
26213Postal code

Leiva is a municipality located in La Rioja, Spain, characterized by its agricultural economy and rich historical heritage. Nestled in the Santo Domingo de la Calzada comarca, it features notable landmarks such as the Castillo-palacio and the Ermita de la Virgen Peregrina.

02Geography

Leiva is situated between the villages of Tormantos and Herramélluri, with the Tirón River flowing through it. The Leiva reservoir, established in 1995, plays a crucial role in regulating the river's seasonal floods and is utilized for irrigation. The surrounding fields are primarily used for cultivating grains, peppers, and grapes, with the local landscape dominated by a small mountain known as "La Peña.".

Leiva · Data
Province
La Rioja
Autonomous community
La Rioja
Population
235
Area
12.71 km²
Elevation
587 m
Postal code
26213
Website
https://aytoleiva.larioja.org
Coordinates
42.5036, -3.0464

Photos

Stone chapel with trees and a stone path in Leiva.
Chapel of the Virgin Peregrina in Leiva, surrounded by trees and a stone path.
Stone cross in a town square with trees and bushes.
Cross monument in the town of Leiva, La Rioja, surrounded by trees and greenery.

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