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Panoramic view of Santervás de Campos with houses and a church. Rodelar, CC BY-SA 4.0

Santervás de Campos

Castile and León

100Population
54.11 km²Area
765 mElevation
47609Postal code

Santervás de Campos is a small municipality in the province of Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain. Characterized by its historical significance and gradual depopulation, it is known for its connection to notable figures like Juan Ponce de León.

02History

Santervás de Campos has a rich historical background, beginning in the 8th century when the region was largely uninhabited. The 9th century saw repopulation efforts, leading to the establishment of Villa Citti, which served as a hospice by the 12th century. The town's documented history began with a significant donation to the Abbey of Sahagún in 1130, marking its importance in the region.

03Geography and Demographics

Santervás de Campos is situated at an elevation of 765 meters, within the fertile Tierra de Campos region. The municipality covers an area of 54.11 km² and is characterized by its temperate climate, supported by the Valderaduey River, which nourishes the surrounding land.

Patron saint
Saints Gervasius and Protasius
Climate
Temperate and healthy
Notable products
Wheat, barley, legumes, wine, and livestock
Santervás de Campos is a historic municipality in Valladolid, known for its connection to explorer Juan Ponce de León.

04Notable Figures

The municipality is historically significant for being the birthplace of several notable individuals, particularly Juan Ponce de León, who was a prominent explorer and the first governor of Puerto Rico. His legacy continues to be celebrated in the region.

Valderaduey River with trees and vegetation around in Santervás de Campos.
The Valderaduey River flows through Santervás de Campos surrounded by vegetation and trees.
Museum facade with sign and flowers in foreground.
Ponce de León Museum in Santervás de Campos with brick facade and museum sign on the wall.
Santervás de Campos · Data
Province
Valladolid
Autonomous community
Castile and León
Population
100
Area
54.11 km²
Elevation
765 m
Postal code
47609
Website
http://www.celso.net/santervas/
Coordinates
42.2169, -5.1008

Photos

Statue of Juan Ponce de León on a pedestal in Santervás de Campos.
Statue of Juan Ponce de León in Santervás de Campos, with a tree and houses in the background.
Church of San Gervasio and San Protasio in Santervás de Campos, Valladolid.
The church of San Gervasio and San Protasio in Santervás de Campos, featuring Romanesque architecture and stone facade.
Church of San Gervasio and San Protasio in Santervás de Campos, Valladolid.
The church of San Gervasio and San Protasio in Santervás de Campos, with its brick structure and visible bell tower.
Ruins of an old hermitage with brick walls and surrounding vegetation.
Ruins of the Ermita del Cristo de la Misericordia in Santervás de Campos, Valladolid.
Brick-colored town hall with Spanish flag on the facade.
Town hall building of Santervás de Campos with Spanish flag in Valladolid.

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