Capillas
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Capillas is a municipality in Spain, located in the province of Palencia, Castile and León. In 2013, the population was 86.
Capillas is a municipality in Spain, located in the province of Palencia, Castile and León. In 2013, the population was 86.
History
The town was first mentioned in 916 as Fonte de Capela, one of the earliest settlements in the region. The name "Capillas" means "chapels" in Spanish.
Geography
Capillas, part of the comarca of Tierra de Campos, is from Palencia and from Valladolid. The municipality borders Boada de Campos, Castil de Vela, Castromocho, Gatón de Campos (in the province of Valladolid), Meneses de Campos and Villarramiel.
Demographics
Personality
Francisco Blanco Salcedo, born here in 15121, was Archbishop of Santiago de Compostela for seven years.
References
External links
Capillas official website
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