Estellencs facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Mpa of Estelllencs in Mallorca
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 Estellencs
Location in Majorca
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Location in Balearic Islands
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| Sovereign state |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Balearic Islands |
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| Province | Balearic Islands |
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| Island |  Majorca |
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| Comarca | Serra de Tramuntana | |
| Administrative HQ | Estellencs | |
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| • Type | Municipal corporation | |
| • Body | Ajuntament d'Estellencs | |
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| • Total | 13 km2 (5 sq mi) | |
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| • Total | 318 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | |
| Website | www.ajestellencs.net | |
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Estellencs (pronounced like es-tah-YENKS) is a small and charming village. It is also a municipality (a type of local government area) on the beautiful Balearic island of Majorca in Spain. The village itself is the main town and administrative center for the whole municipality.
Estellencs is located in a special spot between the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. It sits on the slopes of a mountain called Puig de Galatzó, which is 1,026 meters (about 3,366 feet) tall. This makes it a very scenic place to visit!
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Discover Estellencs
Estellencs is a quiet and traditional village. It is known for its beautiful stone houses and narrow streets. The village offers amazing views of both the mountains and the sea.
Where is Estellencs Located?
Estellencs is on the western side of Majorca. It shares its borders with a few other municipalities. These include Andratx, Calvià, Puigpunyent, and Banyalbufar. Its location in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains means it has a unique landscape.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It's a bit like a county or a town district. The village of Estellencs is the main town within its municipality. This means the local government offices are located there.
Who Leads Estellencs?
The leader of the municipality is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of Estellencs is Bartomeu Jover Sánchez. He is part of a political group called the PP. The local government body is called the Ajuntament d'Estellencs. They make decisions for the community.
Estellencs by the Numbers
Estellencs is a very small municipality in terms of both size and population.
- Area: It covers about 13 square kilometers (about 5 square miles).
- Population: As of 2018, only about 318 people lived there. This makes it one of the smallest municipalities on Majorca!
Time Zone
Estellencs follows Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1. During the summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2. This is also known as Daylight Saving Time.
See also
In Spanish: Estellenchs para niños
