Quel, La Rioja

Quel
Municipality
Skyline of Quel
Skyline of Quel
Flag of Quel
Flag
Coat of arms of Quel
Coat of arms
Quel is located in La Rioja, Spain
Quel
Quel
Location of Quel within La Rioja
Quel is located in Spain
Quel
Quel
Quel (Spain)
Coordinates: 42°13′44″N 2°02′59″W / 42.22889°N 2.04972°W / 42.22889; -2.04972
Country Spain
Autonomous
community		 La Rioja
ComarcaArnedo
Government
 • MayorVíctor Manuel Rada Resano (PP)
Area
 • Total
54.78 km2 (21.15 sq mi)
Elevation
492 m (1,614 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)
 • Total
2,128
Postal code
26570
Websitewww.quel.org

Quel is a village in the province and autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 54.78 square kilometres (21.15 sq mi) and as of 2011 had a population of 2096 people.[1]

Quel is known for its castle, which overlooks the town from atop a steep hill. The village's name is derived from the Arabic قَلْعَة (qalat), meaning "castle" or "fortress."

References


allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quel,_La_Rioja