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Comarca de Vitigudino
Comarca
Location in Salamanca
Location in Salamanca
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Salamanca
Area
 • Total 2,362.3 km2 (912.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 19,070
 • Density 8.0726/km2 (20.908/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

The Comarca de Vitigudino is a special kind of region in Spain. It's located in the western part of the Salamanca province. This province is part of a larger area called Castile and León, which is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Think of a comarca as a group of towns and villages that are close to each other. They often share similar history, culture, or geography.

About the Comarca de Vitigudino

The Comarca de Vitigudino is a rural area. This means it has lots of open spaces, farms, and small towns. It's known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The total area of this comarca is about 2,362 square kilometers. That's a pretty big space! In 2010, around 19,070 people lived here.

Where is Vitigudino?

This comarca is in the western part of the Salamanca province. Salamanca is in the western part of Castile and León. This region is in the northwest of Spain. The comarca is close to the border with Portugal. This location makes it a place with unique traditions.

What is a Comarca?

A comarca is a traditional region in Spain. It's not an official administrative division like a province. Instead, it's a historical or geographical area. People in a comarca often feel a connection to their neighbors. They might share local customs, foods, or even ways of speaking. The Comarca de Vitigudino is one of these traditional areas.

Parts of Vitigudino

The Comarca de Vitigudino is made up of several smaller sections. These sections are called subcomarcas. Each subcomarca includes a number of towns and villages. Here are the main subcomarcas:

Each of these subcomarcas has its own special character. Together, they form the larger Comarca de Vitigudino.

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