Colmenar de Montemayor facts for kids
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Colmenar de Montemayor
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Location in Salamanca
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 Colmenar de Montemayor
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Salamanca |
| Comarca | Sierra de Béjar |
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| • Total | 40 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 830 m (2,720 ft) |
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| • Total | 182 |
| • Density | 4.6/km2 (11.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
37711
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Colmenar de Montemayor is a small town located in the province of Salamanca, in the region of Castile and Leon, Spain. It is a quiet place with a long history and a unique charm. The town's postal code is 37711.
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Where is Colmenar de Montemayor?
Colmenar de Montemayor is about 100 kilometers (62 miles) away from Salamanca, which is the main city of its province. It sits high up, about 830 meters (2,723 feet) above sea level. The whole area of the municipality is about 40 square kilometers (15 square miles).
A Look Back: History of Colmenar de Montemayor
This town was started a long time ago, in the 13th century (that's the 1200s!). It was founded by King Alfonso IX of Leon.
Who Lives Here? Population Facts
As of 2018, about 182 people live in Colmenar de Montemayor. It's a small community!
What to See: Important Buildings
Colmenar de Montemayor has some interesting old buildings to visit. These include:
- The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, which is a beautiful old church.
- The House of the nobleman, a historic home that once belonged to an important person.
- The House of the Chantre, another old house with a special history.
- The Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación, a small chapel.
