Castellanos de Moriscos facts for kids
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Castellanos de Moriscos
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Location in Salamanca
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 Castellanos de Moriscos
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | Salamanca | |
| Comarca | La Armuña | |
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| • Total | 14 km2 (5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 835 m (2,740 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 2,615 | |
| • Density | 187/km2 (484/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
37439
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Castellanos de Moriscos is a charming village and municipality located in western Spain. It's part of the Salamanca province and the wider Castile and León region.
This small community is found about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the city of Salamanca. In 2018, it had a population of 2,615 people. The municipality covers an area of 14 square kilometers (5.4 square miles).
Castellanos de Moriscos sits 835 meters (2,740 feet) above sea level. Its postal code is 37439.
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What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or village and the land around it, all governed by one local council. Castellanos de Moriscos is one of many municipalities in Spain.
Where is Castellanos de Moriscos?
Castellanos de Moriscos is located in the province of Salamanca. This province is in the western part of Spain. It's also part of a larger area called an autonomous community. Think of an autonomous community like a big region with its own government, similar to a state or province in other countries. Castellanos de Moriscos is in the autonomous community of Castile and León.
The Comarca of La Armuña
The village is also part of a smaller region called a comarca. This specific comarca is named La Armuña. Comarcas are traditional areas that often share similar geography or history.
Who Leads the Municipality?
The person in charge of the municipality is called the Mayor. The current mayor of Castellanos de Moriscos is Ángel Molina Martínez. He is part of the People's Party. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community. They help manage things like local services, roads, and public spaces.
See also
In Spanish: Castellanos de Moriscos para niños
