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El Campo de Peñaranda
Location in Salamanca
Location in Salamanca
El Campo de Peñaranda is located in Spain
El Campo de Peñaranda
El Campo de Peñaranda
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Salamanca
Comarca Tierra de Peñaranda
Area
 • Total 45.2 km2 (17.5 sq mi)
Elevation
839 m (2,753 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 266
 • Density 5.885/km2 (15.24/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37317

El Campo de Peñaranda is a small village and municipality in western Spain. It is part of the Salamanca province and the Castile and León region. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.

El Campo de Peñaranda is located about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Salamanca, which is the main city of the province. In 2018, about 266 people lived there, making it a quiet and peaceful place.

Geography of El Campo de Peñaranda

El Campo de Peñaranda is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It covers about 45 square kilometers (17 square miles). This is roughly the size of 4,500 football fields!

The village sits 839 meters (2,753 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect the weather and the types of plants that grow there. The postal code for the area is 37317.

Economy and Daily Life

The main way people earn a living in El Campo de Peñaranda is through agriculture. This means they grow crops and raise animals.

Farmers in this region often grow cereals like wheat and barley. They might also have livestock such as sheep or cattle. Agriculture has been important here for a very long time, shaping the local way of life.

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