Segovia ( Spanish pronunciation: [seˈɣoβja] ) is a province of central/northern Spain , in the southern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León . It is bordered by the province of Burgos in the north, Soria in the northeast, Guadalajara in the east, Madrid in the south, Ávila in the west and southwest, and Valladolid in the northwest. The average temperature ranges from 10 °C to 20 °C.
4-420: Anaya is a municipality located in the province of Segovia , Castile and León , Spain. According to the 2004 census ( INE ), the municipality had a population of 136 inhabitants. It is also related to "anayansia" a name for Spanish girls. This article about a location in the province of Segovia, Spain is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Segovia (province) The province has
8-528: A large number of tourists. La Granja de San Ildefonso houses a national monument–The Royal Palace. Antonio Machado 's house is located in Ayllón. Tourism is one of the most important industries. In July 2014, the provincial government signed an agreement with Bankia which will contribute 10,000 euros to promote the province's tourism industry. Agriculture also contributes significantly to the province's Gross Domestic Product . Wheat, barley, rye and rice have been
12-592: A population of 149,286, of whom about 35% live in the capital, Segovia . Of the 209 municipalities in the province, more than half are villages with under 200 people. The name Segovia is said to be of Celtiberian origin, but also thought to be derived from the conquest and occupation of Castile by the Visigoths , a Scandinavian / Germanic tribe living in Castile from the 4th to 6th centuries AD. The provincial corporation consists of 25 elected members. After
16-551: The recent elections there are 10 members of the Spanish Socialist Workers Party and 15 of the People's Party. The historical heritage of this province is rich and varied. The capital city has the 800-metre-long Roman Aqueduct of Segovia , which is unique to the province. The capital was declared a world heritage site in 1985. Sepúlveda, Ayllón, Pedraza, Coca and La Granja de San Ildefonso villages attract
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