Arapiles, Castile and León facts for kids
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Arapiles
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Location in Salamanca
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 Arapiles, Castile and León
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | Salamanca | ||
| Comarca | Campo de Salamanca | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 840 m (2,760 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 644 | ||
| • Density | 25.8/km2 (66.7/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
37796
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Arapiles is a village and municipality in the province of Salamanca, western Spain, and part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from the city of Salamanca and has a population of 645 people. The municipality covers an area of 25 km2 (9.7 sq mi).
The village lies 840 metres (2,760 ft) above sea level.
The postal code is 37796.
History
In 1812 there was a battle in the vicinity known as the Battle of Salamanca (Batalla de los Arapiles) fought in the Peninsular War.
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Seen from the village, the Lesser Arapile (Arapil Chico) is on the left
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Sign showing the battlefield at Arapiles
See also
In Spanish: Arapiles para niños
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