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Castilfalé

Castilfaléi
Flag of Castilfalé
Flag
Coat of arms of Castilfalé
Coat of arms
Castilfalé is located in Spain
Castilfalé
Castilfalé
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province León
Municipality Castilfalé
Area
 • Total 25.90 km2 (10.00 sq mi)
Elevation
819 m (2,687 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 65
 • Density 2.510/km2 (6.50/sq mi)
Demonym(s) castilfalense
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal Code
24206
Telephone prefix 987
Climate Cfb

Castilfalé (pronounced kastil-fah-LAY) is a small and peaceful town located in the province of León, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. It's a quiet place where people speak Spanish and sometimes Leonese, a language spoken in that area.

Life in Castilfalé

Castilfalé is a very small community. In 2018, only about 65 people lived there. This means it's a place where everyone probably knows each other! The people who live in Castilfalé are called castilfalenses.

Location and Geography

Castilfalé is located in a beautiful part of Spain. It sits about 819 meters (2,687 feet) above sea level. This high elevation means it might have cooler weather than places closer to the coast. The total area of the town is about 25.90 square kilometers.

Local Government

Like all towns, Castilfalé has a local government that helps run things. The person in charge is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of Castilfalé is Purificación del Valle Pellitero. The Mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community, like managing services and local projects.

Climate of Castilfalé

The climate in Castilfalé is described as an Oceanic climate, also known as a Cfb climate. This usually means the town has mild summers and cool, but not freezing, winters. It often gets rain throughout the year.

Symbols of Castilfalé

Every town has symbols that represent it, like a flag and a shield. These symbols often tell a story about the town's history or its important features.

  • The flag of Castilfalé is called Bandera de Castilfalé (León).svg.
  • The shield of Castilfalé is called Escudo de Castilfalé (León).svg.

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