Forfoleda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Forfoleda
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Location in Salamanca
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 Forfoleda
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | Salamanca | |
| Comarca | La Armuña | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 38 km2 (15 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 799 m (2,621 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 193 | |
| • Density | 5.08/km2 (13.15/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
37797
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Forfoleda is a small village and a "municipality" in western Spain. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or district. It is part of the Salamanca province and the larger region called Castile and León, which is an "autonomous community" (a bit like a state or large region with its own government).
Forfoleda is located about 18 kilometers (11 miles) away from Salamanca, which is the main city and capital of the province. In 2018, about 193 people lived in Forfoleda.
About Forfoleda's Location
Forfoleda covers an area of about 38 square kilometers (14.7 square miles). It sits 799 meters (2,621 feet) above sea level, which means it's quite high up! The postal code for Forfoleda is 37797.
Local Government
The mayor of Forfoleda is J. Feliciano Medina. He is part of the People's Party, which is one of the main political groups in Spain. The mayor helps lead the municipality and make decisions for the village.
More Information
If you want to learn more about Forfoleda in Spanish, you can visit this page: Forfoleda para niños
