Buenamadre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buenamadre
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Location in Salamanca
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 Buenamadre
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | Salamanca | |
| Comarca | Campo de Salamanca | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 59.24 km2 (22.87 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 132 | |
| • Density | 2.228/km2 (5.771/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
37209
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Buenamadre is a small village and municipality in western Spain. Its name means "Good Mother" in English! It is located in the province of Salamanca, which is part of the Castile and León region. Buenamadre is about 60 kilometers (around 37 miles) away from the big city of Salamanca, the capital of the province. As of 2018, about 132 people live here.
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Welcome to Buenamadre!
Buenamadre is a quiet place in the Spanish countryside. A "municipality" is like a small town or district with its own local government. This means Buenamadre has its own leaders who help manage the area.
Where is Buenamadre Located?
Buenamadre is found in the western part of Spain. It's part of a larger area called the Province of Salamanca. This province is one of many in Spain that make up a bigger region called an "autonomous community." Buenamadre is in the autonomous community of Castile and León.
The village sits about 750 meters (around 2,460 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up! The area around Buenamadre is known as Campo de Salamanca, which means "Field of Salamanca."
Who Leads Buenamadre?
Like any town, Buenamadre has a leader. The person in charge is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of Buenamadre is Adolfo Sánchez Oviedo. He is part of a political group called the People's Party. The Mayor and the local government work to make decisions for the people living in Buenamadre. They help with things like local services and community projects.
Life in Buenamadre
Buenamadre is a small community. In 2018, it had a population of 132 people. This makes it a very close-knit village where everyone likely knows each other. Life in such a small place is often peaceful. People might work in farming or other local jobs. The village is a good example of traditional Spanish rural life.
