Escurial de la Sierra facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Escurial de la Sierra
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View of Escurial de la Sierra from its church
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Location in Salamanca
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 Escurial de la Sierra
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | Salamanca | |
| Comarca | Sierra de Francia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21 km2 (8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 963 m (3,159 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 235 | |
| • Density | 11.19/km2 (29.0/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
37762
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Escurial de la Sierra is a small and charming village located in western Spain. It's part of the Salamanca province in the Castile and León region. This village is also a municipality, which means it has its own local government.
Escurial de la Sierra is about 58 kilometers (about 36 miles) away from Salamanca, which is the main city of the province. In 2018, about 235 people lived in this quiet village.
Exploring Escurial de la Sierra's Geography
This municipality covers an area of about 21 square kilometers (about 8 square miles). That's roughly the size of a small town.
The village sits high up, about 963 meters (3,159 feet) above sea level. Being so high means it might have cooler temperatures and beautiful views.
Life and Economy in Escurial de la Sierra
The main way people make a living in Escurial de la Sierra is through agriculture. This means farming is very important to the village's economy. People likely grow crops or raise animals to support themselves and the community.
See also
In Spanish: Escurial de la Sierra para niños
