Boada, Salamanca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boada
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Location in Salamanca
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 Boada, Salamanca
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | Salamanca | ||
| Comarca | Comarca de Ciudad Rodrigo | ||
| Subcomarca | Campo del Yeltes | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 30 km2 (10 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 779 m (2,556 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 315 | ||
| • Density | 10.5/km2 (27/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
37290
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Boada is a small village and a municipality in western Spain. It is located in the province of Salamanca, which is part of the Castile and León region.
Boada is about 58 kilometers (about 36 miles) away from Salamanca, the main city of the province. It sits 779 meters (about 2,556 feet) above sea level. In 2018, about 315 people lived there. The postal code for Boada is 37290.
About Boada
Boada is a quiet place in the Spanish countryside. It is known as a "municipality," which is like a local government area. This means it has its own local council and mayor.
Where is Boada?
Boada is located in the western part of Spain. It's in the Salamanca province, which is a large area. This province is part of a bigger region called Castile and León. Think of it like a state or a large territory within Spain.
The village is also part of a smaller area called Comarca de Ciudad Rodrigo. Even smaller, it belongs to a sub-area known as Campo del Yeltes. These names help people understand exactly where Boada is on a map.
Who is in charge?
Like many towns, Boada has a mayor who leads the local government. The current mayor is Juan Matias Garzón Martín. He belongs to a political party called PSOE. The mayor and the local council make decisions for the village.
How big is Boada?
The total area of Boada is about 30 square kilometers (about 11.6 square miles). This includes the village itself and the land around it. The village is located at a height of 779 meters (2,556 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
See also
- In Spanish: Boada (Salamanca) para niños
