Quel, La Rioja
Municipality in La Rioja, Spain
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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 | |
|---|---|
 Skyline of Quel | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Quel Location of Quel within La Rioja  Quel Quel (Spain) | |
| Coordinates: 42°13′44″N 2°02′59″W | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  La Rioja |
| Comarca | Arnedo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Víctor 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 |
| Website | www |
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."
