Castraz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Castraz
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Location in Salamanca
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Salamanca |
| Comarca | Comarca de Ciudad Rodrigo |
| Subcomarca | Campo del Yeltes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 42 |
| • Density | 1.40/km2 (3.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
37496
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Castraz is a very small town, also known as a municipality, located in western Spain. It is part of the province of Salamanca, which is in the larger region called Castile and León. Imagine a quiet place nestled in the Spanish countryside!
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What is Castraz?
Castraz is a small community that covers an area of about 30 square kilometers (about 11.5 square miles). It sits about 760 meters (or 2,493 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
Where is Castraz Located?
Castraz is found in the western part of Spain. It is about 67 kilometers (or 41 miles) away from the larger city of Salamanca. It is part of a specific area within the province called the Comarca de Ciudad Rodrigo.
Who Lives in Castraz?
As of 2018, Castraz had a very small population of only 42 people. This makes it one of the tiniest municipalities in Spain. Living in such a small community means everyone likely knows each other!
How is Castraz Governed?
Like all towns, Castraz has a local government. The person in charge is called the Mayor. As of the information available, the Mayor of Castraz is Roberto de Arriba Bernal, who belongs to a political group called the People's Party. The Mayor helps make decisions for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Castraz para niños
