| Roa, Spain | |||
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| Nickname(s): Raudenses/as | |||
| Municipality | Roa | ||
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| • Mayor | (PP) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 127 km2 (49 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 127 km2 (49 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| • Total | 2,334 hab. (city proper) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Website | http://www.ayuntamientoderoa.com | ||
Roa is a Spanish town and municipality in the south of the province of Burgos. It has a population of roughly 3,000 people. The closest airport is in Valladolid.
Roa is the seat of the Regulatory Council for the Designation of Origin (D.O.) Ribera del Duero wine region.
A dish called "Lechazo" is a local speciality. This is roast baby lamb and is usually served with a basic salad and lots of "torta" bread for dipping in the meat juices.
Coordinates: 41°42′N 3°55′W / 41.7°N 3.917°W
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