Chañe facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chañe
Municipality
Church of St. Benedict, Chañe, Segovia, Spain.
Coat of arms
Chañe Location in Castile and León Show map of Castile and León Chañe Location in Spain Show map of Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	Segovia
Municipality	Chañe
Area
• Total	35 km2 (14 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	754
• Density	21.5/km2 (55.8/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Chañe is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Segovia, in the region of Castile and León, Spain. In 2018, about 754 people lived there. It is a quiet place that is part of the larger Spanish countryside.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It is a town or a group of villages that are governed together. Chañe is one of many municipalities in Spain.

• Each municipality has its own local council.
• This council helps manage things like local services.
• They also look after public spaces and local rules.

Where is Chañe?

Chañe is found in the central part of Spain. It is in the province of Segovia. This province is known for its history and beautiful landscapes.

• The region of Castile and León is very large.
• It has many old castles and historic cities.
• Chañe is part of this rich historical area.

Life in Chañe

Life in a small municipality like Chañe is often peaceful. People usually know their neighbors well. The community is often close-knit.

• The main church, the Church of St. Benedict, is an important building.
• It is a place where people gather.
• Small towns often have local festivals.
• These festivals celebrate traditions and history.