Bustillo del Páramo facts for kids
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Bustillo del Páramo
Bustiellu'l Páramu
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 Bustillo del Páramo
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | León | ||
| Municipality | Bustillo del Páramo | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 71.77 km2 (27.71 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 845 m (2,772 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,184 | ||
| • Density | 16.497/km2 (42.727/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | bustillejo, bustilleja | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal Code |
24357
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| Telephone prefix | 987 | ||
Bustillo del Páramo is a small municipality located in the province of León, which is part of the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain. In 2018, about 1,184 people lived here. The name "Páramo" refers to a type of flat, high plain, often with dry land.
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What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town or village and often several smaller villages or hamlets nearby. Bustillo del Páramo is the main town in its municipality.
Villages in the Municipality
The municipality of Bustillo del Páramo is made up of several villages. These villages are:
- Acebes del Páramo
- Antoñanes del Páramo
- Barrio de Buenos Aires
- Bustillo del Páramo (the main village)
- Grisuela del Páramo
- Matalobos del Páramo
- La Milla del Páramo
- San Pedro de Pegas
Geography and Location
Bustillo del Páramo is located in the northwestern part of Spain. It sits at an elevation of 845 meters (about 2,772 feet) above sea level. The total area of the municipality is around 71.77 square kilometers (about 27.7 square miles). This area is roughly the size of 10,000 football fields!
Local Government
Like all municipalities in Spain, Bustillo del Páramo has a local government. This government is led by a mayor. The mayor is responsible for running the town and making decisions that help the community. The current mayor is Faustino Sutil Honrado, who belongs to the Spanish People's Party.
Life in Bustillo del Páramo
Life in Bustillo del Páramo is typical of many small Spanish towns. People often work in farming or services. The community is close-knit, and local traditions are important. The postal code for the area is 24357.
