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Cañizo
Iglesia de San Pelayo, Cañizo.jpg
Flag of Cañizo
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Coat of arms of Cañizo
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Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Castile and León
Province  Zamora
Municipality Cañizo
Area
 • Total 42 km2 (16 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 236
 • Density 5.62/km2 (14.55/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Cañizo, also known as Cañizo de Campos, is a small town in Spain. It is a municipality located in the province of Zamora. This area is part of the larger region called Castile and León.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It is a town or a small group of villages. These areas have their own local council. The council helps manage things like roads and local services.

Where is Cañizo Located?

Cañizo is found in the northwestern part of Spain. It is in the province of Zamora. This province is known for its history and beautiful countryside.

Population of Cañizo

Cañizo is a very small community. In 2009, about 276 people lived there. By 2018, the population was around 236. This means it is a quiet place.

Life in Cañizo

Life in a small Spanish town like Cañizo is often peaceful. People might know their neighbors well. The town covers an area of about 42 square kilometers. This gives residents plenty of space.

Time Zone Information

Cañizo follows Central European Time (CET). This means it is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During summer, they use Central European Summer Time (CEST). This makes it two hours ahead of UTC (UTC+2).

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