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Ribota

Castile and León

40Population
21.63 km²Area
1,029 mElevation
40513Postal code

Ribota is a small municipality located in the province of Segovia, within the autonomous community of Castile and León. Characterized by its rural charm and historical sites, it has a population of 40 and includes the locality of Aldealázaro.

02Geography

Ribota is part of the villa and tierra of Ayllón and is situated approximately 85 km from Segovia's capital. The municipality features a predominantly flat terrain at a high elevation, intersected by the Riaza River and various streams descending from the nearby Sierra de Ayllón. The village itself is located at an altitude of 1026 m above sea level.

Elevation range
1000 m to 1150 m
Nearby road
N-111
Nearby river
Riaza

03History and Administration

Historically, Ribota had a recorded population of 78 in the mid-19th century. The municipality is part of the electoral district of the judicial party of Riaza in the Provincial Council of Segovia.

Ribota is a small municipality in Segovia, known for its rural charm and historical sites.

04Cultural Heritage and Festivals

The main cultural landmarks include the church dedicated to San Juan Bautista Degollado, featuring a 16th-century baptismal font and Renaissance altarpieces, and a traditional hermitage dedicated to Nuestra Señora de la Antigua, adorned with wooden sculptures and local paintings. Ribota celebrates several festivals, including those in honor of its patron saint, with lively community gatherings and traditional Segovian food.

An aerial view of Ribota, Ayllón, and Aldealázaro in Segovia, with the Riaza River in the foreground.
An aerial view of Ribota, Ayllón, and Aldealázaro in Segovia, with the Riaza River in the foreground.
Stone building with bell tower and pruned tree in Ribota, Segovia.
Stone building with a bell tower and pruned tree in Ribota, Segovia.
Ribota · Data
Province
Segovia
Autonomous community
Castile and León
Population
40
Area
21.63 km²
Elevation
1,029 m
Postal code
40513
Website
http://www.ribota.es/
Coordinates
41.3653, -3.4289

Photos

Concrete water tank in Ribota, Segovia.
A large concrete water tank in Ribota with a blue sky and some clouds.
Church facade with bell tower and bench in Ribota, Segovia.
The church and the facade of a small chapel in Ribota, Segovia, with a bell tower and a bench outside.
Brick building with flag and clock in Ribota.
Traditional-style building in Ribota with flag and clock on the facade.
Topographic map showing roads and terrain in Fresno de Cantespino, Segovia.
Topographic map fragment of Fresno de Cantespino in Segovia, Spain.

Map

Nearby

Aerial view of red tile roofs and streets in Ayllón.
Ayllón
Segovia · 1,110 inhabitants
Building with clock and bell tower in Riaza's main square.
Riaza
Segovia · 2,128 inhabitants

Own text, written with AI assistance from the facts in Wikipedia · Ribota · Data: Wikidata Q1917028 · Photos: Wikimedia Commons, see individual licenses. · CC BY-SA 4.0