Coomonte facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Coomonte, Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	Zamora
Municipality	Coomonte
Area
• Total	10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation	732 m (2,402 ft)
Population  (2023)
• Total	175
• Density	18/km2 (45/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

The former town hall building of Coomonte. The new town hall is now in the Casa de Cultura (House of Culture).

Coomonte is a small town and municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Zamora, which is part of the Castile and León region. In 2023, about 175 people lived in Coomonte.

Exploring Coomonte's Location

Coomonte is found right at the northern edge of the Province of Zamora. It shares a border with the province of León. This means it's a gateway between these two important areas in Spain.

Nearby Towns and Villages

Coomonte is surrounded by several other small towns. These include:

• Alija del Infantado to the north
• Villaferrueña to the west
• Maire de Castroponce also to the west
• Santa María de la Vega to the south

A Look Back at Coomonte's History

The first records of Coomonte date back to the Late Middle Ages. These old documents mention the Church of San Juan (Saint John Baptist). They also talk about its priests and gifts given to the San Esteban de Nogales monastery. During the 1300s and 1400s, many papers mentioned the "concejo" (council) of Coomonte. Most of these old documents were court orders.

Coomonte in the 1500s

In the early 1500s, the town council of Coomonte hired a Dutch painter named Juan de Holanda. He was hired to create the altar for the church. Later in that century, soldiers from Coomonte joined the wars of the King of Spain. For example, in 1580, they helped King Philip II when he added Portugal to the Spanish Crown.

Challenges in the 1600s

The 1600s were a tough time for Coomonte. The Órbigo river flooded, causing a lot of damage. This led to a decrease in the town's population. During this century, many court orders and census records were also created.

Traditional wineries in Coomonte. Their unique arrangement makes them stand out in the area.

A procession during Easter in Coomonte.

Life in the 1700s

We know a lot more about Coomonte in the 1700s. This is thanks to the Catastro of Ensenada. This important survey gave us details about the town's economy and the jobs people had. It even mentioned the traditional wineries. These wineries were used by families to make wine for themselves.

Leaders of Coomonte

The town of Coomonte has had several mayors since 1979. A mayor is the elected leader of a town or city. They help manage the town and make decisions for its people.

See also

In Spanish: Coomonte para niños