Almanza facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Almanza
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Almanza Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	León
Municipality	Almanza
Area
• Total	141.99 km2 (54.82 sq mi)
Elevation	910 m (2,990 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	558
• Density	3.930/km2 (10.178/sq mi)
Demonyms	almanceño, almanceña; almancense
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal Code	24170
Telephone prefix	987
Climate	Cfb

Almanza is a small and charming municipality located in the province of León, in the Castile and León region of Spain. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or district, that has its own administration.

Almanza is known for its peaceful surroundings and traditional Spanish feel. It is a great place to learn about the history and culture of this part of Spain.

Where is Almanza?

Almanza is found in the northwestern part of Spain. It is part of the larger region called Castile and León. This region is famous for its castles and rich history.

The municipality sits at an elevation of about 910 meters (2,986 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up, which can affect its weather.

People of Almanza

According to a census from 2009, Almanza had a population of 609 people. By 2018, this number was 558. This shows it is a small community.

People from Almanza are called almanceño (for a male) or almanceña (for a female). Another term used is almancense for both.

Villages of Almanza

The municipality of Almanza includes several smaller villages. These villages are part of the larger Almanza area. They each have their own unique charm.

Here are some of the villages that make up the municipality:

• Almanza (the main town)
• Cabrera de Almanza
• Calaveras de Abajo
• Calaveras de Arriba
• Canalejas
• Castromudarra
• Espinosa de Almanza
• La Vega de Almanza
• Villaverde de Arcayos

See also

In Spanish: Almanza para niños