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Buenavista
Location in Salamanca
Location in Salamanca
Buenavista, Salamanca is located in Spain
Buenavista, Salamanca
Buenavista, Salamanca
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Salamanca
Comarca Tierra de Alba
Area
 • Total 27 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
947 m (3,107 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 351
 • Density 13.00/km2 (33.7/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37789

Buenavista is a small village and municipality located in the western part of Spain. It is found in the province of Salamanca, which is part of the Castile and León region. This charming place is about 23 kilometers (14 miles) away from Salamanca, the main city of the province. In 2018, Buenavista had a population of 351 people.

What is Buenavista?

Buenavista is both a village and a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main village and the land around it. This means Buenavista has its own local rules and services.

Where is Buenavista Located?

Buenavista is in the province of Salamanca. This province is in the Castile and León autonomous community. An autonomous community is a large region in Spain with its own government. Buenavista is also part of a smaller area called Tierra de Alba.

The village sits quite high up, at 947 meters (3,107 feet) above sea level. Its postal code is 37789. This code helps mail get to the right place.

Who Leads Buenavista?

Like many towns, Buenavista has a leader. This leader is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of Buenavista is Pedro Agustín Martín Martínez. He belongs to the People's Party. The Mayor and the local government work to make decisions for the community. They help manage things like local services and public spaces.

Fun Facts About Buenavista

Buenavista is a small but interesting place. It covers an area of about 27 square kilometers (10 square miles). Even though it's small, it plays a part in the larger region of Salamanca. Its name, "Buenavista," means "good view" in Spanish. This might be because of its elevated location.

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