Roa, Burgos

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Roa, Spain
Nickname: Raudenses/as
Municipality Roa
Government
 - 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.

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Coordinates: 41°42′N, 3°55′W