Aldeavieja de Tormes facts for kids
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Aldeavieja de Tormes
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Location in Salamanca
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 Aldeavieja de Tormes
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Salamanca |
| Comarca | Comarca de Guijuelo |
| Subcomarca | Salvatierra |
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| • Total | 13 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 909 m (2,982 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 102 |
| • Density | 7.8/km2 (20.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
37779
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Aldeavieja de Tormes is a small village and a municipality in western Spain. It's located in the province of Salamanca, which is part of the Castile and León region. The village is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the city of Salamanca.
It's a very small community, with a population of around 104 people. Aldeavieja de Tormes sits quite high up, about 909 meters (2,982 feet) above sea level.
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Discovering Aldeavieja de Tormes
Aldeavieja de Tormes is more than just a village; it's also a municipality. In Spain, a municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town or village and the land around it. This means Aldeavieja de Tormes has its own local council and mayor.
Where is Aldeavieja de Tormes?
This charming village is found in the western part of Spain. It belongs to the province of Salamanca. Provinces are like large counties within a region. Salamanca province is part of a bigger area called Castile and León, which is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. An autonomous community is like a state with its own government.
The village's name, Aldeavieja de Tormes, gives a clue about its location. "Tormes" refers to the Tormes River, which flows nearby. The village is also part of a smaller area called the Comarca de Guijuelo.
Who Leads Aldeavieja de Tormes?
Like any municipality, Aldeavieja de Tormes has a local leader. The person in charge is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Miguel Alonso Rodríguez. He belongs to a political group called the People's Party. The Mayor and the local council work together to manage the village and its services.
See also
In Spanish: Aldeavieja de Tormes para niños
