Torre del Bierzo
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| Torre del Bierzo, Spain | |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | León |
| Municipality | Torre del Bierzo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 119 km2 (46 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 2,736 |
| • Density | 23.0/km2 (60/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Torre del Bierzo is a village and municipality located in the region of El Bierzo (province of León, Castile and León, Spain). According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 2,736 inhabitants.
In 1944 it was the was the site of a train disaster in which it is believed over 500 people died when three trains collided in a tunnel.
Main article: Torre del Bierzo rail disaster
Coordinates: 42°35′41″N 6°19′33″W / 42.59472°N 6.32583°W
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