Barbalos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Barbalos
Municipality
Location in Salamanca
Barbalos Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	Salamanca
Comarca	Campo de Salamanca
Area
• Total	38 km2 (15 sq mi)
Elevation	925 m (3,035 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	75
• Density	1.97/km2 (5.11/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	37455

Barbalos is a small village and a municipality in western Spain. It is part of the Salamanca province. This area is located within the larger Castile and León region.

Barbalos is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) away from the city of Salamanca. In 2018, about 75 people lived there. The municipality covers an area of 38 square kilometers (15 square miles).

The village sits 915 meters (3,002 feet) above sea level. Its postal code is 37455.

Where is Barbalos Located?

Barbalos is found in the western part of Spain. It is in the province of Salamanca. This province is part of the Castile and León autonomous community. An autonomous community is like a large region with its own government.

Understanding the Area

Barbalos is also part of a smaller area called a comarca. This specific comarca is known as Campo de Salamanca. A comarca is a traditional region, often based on geography or history.

How Big is Barbalos?

The municipality of Barbalos covers 38 square kilometers. This is about 15 square miles. It is a small area compared to many other places.

Who Leads Barbalos?

The leader of Barbalos is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Bernardino Fernando Martín García. He is a member of the People's Party.

What Does a Mayor Do?

A mayor is like the main leader of a town or city. They help make decisions for the community. Mayors work to improve the lives of the people who live there.

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  Map showing the location of Barbalos in Salamanca.

Learn More About Barbalos

You can find more information about Barbalos for kids in Spanish here: Barbalos para niños