Borrenes facts for kids
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Borrenes
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 Borrenes
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | León | |
| Comarca | El Bierzo | |
| Municipality | Borrenes | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 36.38 km2 (14.05 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 554 m (1,818 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 319 | |
| • Density | 8.769/km2 (22.71/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | borrenés, borrenesa | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal Code |
24443
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| Telephone prefix | 987 | |
| Climate | Csb | |
Borrenes is a small village and a municipality (a type of local government area) in Spain. It is located in a beautiful region called El Bierzo. This area is part of the larger province of León. The province of León is found within the Castile and León community.
According to a count done in 2010, about 402 people lived in the municipality of Borrenes. The village is known for being one of the places in El Bierzo where people speak Galician. This language is similar to Spanish.
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Exploring Borrenes: Location and Life
Borrenes is nestled in the northwest part of Spain. It is part of the El Bierzo region. This region is famous for its natural beauty and history. The village sits at an elevation of 554 meters (about 1,818 feet) above sea level.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local area with its own government. It includes a main town or village and the smaller areas around it. Borrenes is both the name of the main village and the municipality it belongs to.
Population and People
The number of people living in Borrenes has changed over time. In 2018, the population was 319 people. The people from Borrenes are called borrenés (for males) or borrenesa (for females).
Language and Culture
While Spanish is the official language of Spain, some parts of the country have other languages. In Borrenes, some people speak Galician. This language is spoken in the nearby region of Galicia. It shows the rich cultural mix of Spain.
Local Government
The municipality of Borrenes has a mayor who leads its local government. The current mayor is Eduardo Prada Blanco. He is part of the PP, which is a political party in Spain. The mayor helps make decisions for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Borrenes para niños
