Enciso, La Rioja

Enciso is a small municipality (pop. 159 (2007)) in the southern part of La Rioja, Spain, near Arnedo. The main village rises is located above the Cidacos River.

Enciso
Municipality
Skyline of Enciso
Enciso
Location within La Rioja.
Enciso
Enciso (Spain)
Coordinates: 42°08′56″N 2°16′09″W
Country Spain
Autonomous community La Rioja
ComarcaArnedo
Government
  MayorRicardo Ochoa (PP)
Area
  Total69.69 km2 (26.91 sq mi)
Elevation
783 m (2,569 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total167
Postal code
26586

Numerous trace fossils of dinosaurs have been found in the area and there is a museum specialized in paleontology in Enciso. The dinosaur has become an emblematic animal of this town.

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