Palencia

geographical name

Pa·​len·​cia pä-ˈlen-syä How to pronounce Palencia (audio)
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1
province of northern Spain area 3100 square miles (8029 square kilometers), population 170,513
2
city north-northeast of Valladolid; capital of the province of Palencia population 80,649

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“Palencia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Palencia. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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