Escalona del Prado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Escalona del Prado
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 Escalona del Prado
Location in Castile and León
Escalona del Prado
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Segovia |
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| Comarca | Tierra de Pinares | |
| Judicial district | Segovia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 31.79 km2 (12.27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 832 m (2,730 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 501 | |
| • Density | 15.760/km2 (40.82/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
40350
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Escalona del Prado is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Segovia. This province is part of the larger region called Castile and León in central Spain. In 2009, about 606 people lived in Escalona del Prado. By 2018, the population was around 501 people.
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Where is Escalona del Prado?
Escalona del Prado is found in the Tierra de Pinares area, which means "Land of Pine Trees." This region is known for its forests. The town is located in the Segovia province, which is one of the nine provinces in the Castile and León community.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a small local government area. It's similar to a city or a town, and it has its own local leaders. Escalona del Prado is one of many municipalities in Spain.
Facts About the Town
Escalona del Prado covers an area of about 31.79 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 3,179 football fields! The town sits at an elevation of 832 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its weather and landscape.
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor is the leader of the town's local government. For Escalona del Prado, the mayor is Juan Justo Mardomingo Herrero. The mayor helps make decisions for the community and works to improve the town for its residents.
Images for kids
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The Church of San Zoilo and Main Square in Escalona del Prado.
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The official shield or coat of arms for Escalona del Prado.
See also
In Spanish: Escalona del Prado para niños
