Alaraz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alaraz
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Alaraz municipality
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province | Salamanca | ||
| Comarca | Tierra de Peñaranda | ||
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| • Total | 49.17 km2 (18.98 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 844 m (2,769 ft) | ||
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| • Total | 463 | ||
| • Density | 9.416/km2 (24.388/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Alaraz is a small village and municipality located in the south-east part of the Salamanca province in western Spain. It is part of a larger region called Castile and León. This village is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) away from Salamanca, which is the capital city of the province.
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What is Alaraz?
Alaraz is a place where people live and work. It is called a municipality because it has its own local government. This government helps manage things like local services and rules for the people living there.
Where is Alaraz Located?
Alaraz is found in the western part of Spain. It is in the Province of Salamanca. This province is part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. Think of an autonomous community like a big state or region within a country.
How Big is Alaraz?
The total area of Alaraz is about 49.17 square kilometers. This is roughly 19 square miles. In 2018, about 463 people lived in Alaraz. This makes it a small but important community in its region.
Who Leads Alaraz?
Every municipality has a leader. In Alaraz, the leader is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the village.
The Mayor of Alaraz
The current Mayor of Alaraz is Clemente Bautista Corral. He is a member of a political group called the People's Party. The Mayor works to improve the lives of the people in Alaraz.
See also
In Spanish: Alaraz para niños
