Comarca de Guijuelo facts for kids
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Comarca de Guijuelo
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Location in Salamanca
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Salamanca |
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| • Total | 702.32 km2 (271.17 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 10,373 |
| • Density | 14.7696/km2 (38.2531/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
The Comarca de Guijuelo is a special region in the province of Salamanca, located in Castile and León, Spain. Think of a comarca as a group of towns and villages that are close together and share some things in common. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and traditional way of life.
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What is the Comarca de Guijuelo?
The Comarca de Guijuelo is a geographical area in Spain. It's like a district or a county, but with its own unique history and culture. This comarca covers about 702 square kilometers (about 271 square miles). In 2010, around 10,373 people lived here. It's a place where you can find charming small towns and lovely natural scenery.
Sub-Regions of Guijuelo
The Comarca de Guijuelo is divided into smaller parts called subcomarcas. Each subcomarca includes several towns and villages. These smaller groups help organize the different communities within the larger comarca.
Entresierras
The Entresierras subcomarca is home to several municipalities. These are like small towns or local government areas. They include:
- Casafranca
- Endrinal
- Frades de la Sierra
- Herguijuela
- La Sierpe
- Los Santos
- Membribe de la Sierra
- Monleón
Salvatierra
The Salvatierra subcomarca is another important part of the Comarca de Guijuelo. It contains these municipalities:
- Aldeavieja de Tormes
- Berrocal
- Fuenterroble
- Guijuelo
- Montejo
- Pedrosillo de los Aires
- Pizarral
- Salvatierra de Tormes
Alto Tormes
The Alto Tormes subcomarca is named after the Tormes River, which flows through the area. Its municipalities are:
- Cespedosa de Tormes
- Gallegos de Solmirón
- Navamorales
- Puente del Congosto
- El Tejado
- Guijo de Ávila
- La Tala
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Map showing the Comarca de Guijuelo in Salamanca province.
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