Espadaña facts for kids
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Espadaña
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Location in Salamanca
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 Espadaña
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Salamanca |
| Comarca | Vitigudino |
| Subcomarca | Tierra de Vitigudino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39 km2 (15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 779 m (2,556 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 34 |
| • Density | 0.872/km2 (2.26/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
37148
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Espadaña is a very small village in western Spain. It is also a municipality, which is like a local government area. Espadaña is part of the Salamanca province and the larger region called Castile and León.
The village is about 56 kilometers (around 35 miles) away from Salamanca, which is the main city of its province. Not many people live in Espadaña; it has a population of only about 32 people. The name 'Espadaña' comes from a special part of old churches called an espadaña. This is a bell-gable, which is like a wall with openings for bells, often seen on smaller churches in Spain and Portugal.
Geography of Espadaña
The entire area of Espadaña, including the village and its surroundings, covers about 39 square kilometers. This small municipality is located 779 meters (about 2,556 feet) above sea level, which means it's quite high up! The postal code for Espadaña is 37148.
