Alcorcillo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alcorcillo
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 Alcorcillo
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | Zamora | ||
| Municipality | Alcañices | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 98 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Alcorcillo is a small village, also known as a locality, found in the country of Spain. It is located within the larger municipality of Alcañices. This quiet place is part of the province of Zamora, which is in the Castile and León region of Spain. According to a count taken in 2014, only 98 people lived in Alcorcillo, making it a very small community.
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Where is Alcorcillo Located?
Alcorcillo is situated in the northwestern part of Spain. It is part of the Castile and León autonomous community. This region is known for its wide plains and historic cities.
Part of Zamora Province
The village belongs to the province of Zamora. Zamora province is located near the border with Portugal. It is a rural area with many small towns and villages like Alcorcillo.
Within Alcañices Municipality
Alcorcillo is a locality within the municipality of Alcañices. A municipality is like a local government area. Alcañices is the main town in this area, and Alcorcillo is one of the smaller places that make up the municipality.
Population of Alcorcillo
Alcorcillo is a very small village. In 2014, the official count showed that only 98 people lived there. This makes it one of the less populated areas in the region.
What is a Locality?
In Spain, a "locality" often refers to a small town or village. It is usually part of a larger municipality. Even though it is small, Alcorcillo has its own unique identity within the Alcañices municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Alcorcillo para niños
