Ferreras de Arriba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ferreras de Arriba
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province |  Zamora |
| Municipality | Ferreras de Arriba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48 km2 (19 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 376 |
| • Density | 7.83/km2 (20.29/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Ferreras de Arriba is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Zamora. This province is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. In 2018, about 376 people lived in Ferreras de Arriba.
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Where is Ferreras de Arriba?
Ferreras de Arriba is found in a special natural area. This area is called the Sierra de La Culebra Natural Hunting Reserve. It is a place where nature is protected.
Miño Cuevo Mountain
The highest point near Ferreras de Arriba is a mountain named Miño Cuevo. This mountain stands very tall, reaching 1,211 meters (about 3,973 feet) above sea level. It offers amazing views of the surrounding natural reserve.
What are the traditions?
One of the most interesting traditions in Ferreras de Arriba is a winter celebration. It is called "La Filandorra". This special event happens every year on December 26.
La Filandorra Masquerade
"La Filandorra" is a type of masquerade. This means people dress up in costumes and masks. It is a lively and fun tradition that brings the community together during the winter holidays.
Images for kids
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A view of Ferreras de Arriba.
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A friendly robot.
