Calzada de Valdunciel facts for kids
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Calzada de Valdunciel
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 Calzada de Valdunciel
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | Salamanca | |
| Comarca | La Armuña | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 20 km2 (8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 801 m (2,628 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 676 | |
| • Density | 34/km2 (88/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Calzudos, Calzadenses or Calzadinos | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
37797
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Calzada de Valdunciel is a small village and municipality located in western Spain. It is part of the province of Salamanca, which is in the Castile and León region. This village is about 14 kilometers (about 9 miles) away from Salamanca, the main city of the province.
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Where is Calzada de Valdunciel?
Calzada de Valdunciel is found in the western part of Spain. It belongs to the province of Salamanca. This province is part of a larger area called Castile and León, which is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities." Think of an autonomous community like a large state or region with its own government.
Location Details
The village is situated in a flat area. It is about 801 meters (2,628 feet) above sea level. This elevation means it is quite high up. The total area of the municipality is about 20 square kilometers (about 7.7 square miles).
Who Lives in Calzada de Valdunciel?
As of 2018, about 676 people lived in Calzada de Valdunciel. This makes it a small community. People from Calzada de Valdunciel are sometimes called "Calzudos," "Calzadenses," or "Calzadinos." These are special names for the local residents.
Local Government
Like many towns, Calzada de Valdunciel has a local government. The leader of the municipality is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps manage the village and makes decisions for the community. As of the information provided, the Mayor is Román Javier Hernández Calvo.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a local government area. It usually includes a town or village and the land around it. In Spain, municipalities are the smallest units of local government. They have their own councils and mayors. These leaders help provide services like public works, local police, and community events.
History and Features
The name "Calzada" often refers to an old road or pathway. This suggests that the village might have been built near an important ancient route. One notable feature is the Roman fountain, which is shown in the image. This fountain hints at the long history of the area, possibly dating back to Roman times.
Time and Communication
Calzada de Valdunciel uses Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1. During the summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2. The postal code for the village is 37797. This code helps mail get to the right place.
Images for kids
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Roman fountain.
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Map of the municipality of Calzada de Valdunciel.
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The coat of arms of Calzada de Valdunciel.
See also
In Spanish: Calzada de Valdunciel para niños
