Frades de la Sierra facts for kids
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Frades de la Sierra
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Location in Salamanca
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Salamanca |
| Comarca | Comarca de Guijuelo |
| Subcomarca | Entresierras |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28 km2 (11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 976 m (3,202 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 191 |
| • Density | 6.82/km2 (17.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
37457
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Frades de la Sierra is a small village and a type of local government area called a municipality. It is located in the province of Salamanca in western Spain. This area is part of a larger region known as Castile and León.
The village is about 39 kilometers (24 miles) away from Salamanca, which is the main city of the province. As of 2018, around 191 people live in Frades de la Sierra. The mayor, who leads the local government, is Andrés Pablo Melchor from the PSOE political party.
Geography of Frades de la Sierra
The municipality of Frades de la Sierra covers an area of about 28 square kilometers (11 square miles). It sits quite high up, about 976 meters (3,202 feet) above sea level. The postal code for the village is 37457.
Economy and Daily Life
The main way people make a living in Frades de la Sierra is through agriculture, which means farming. This includes growing crops and raising animals.
Culture and History
Frades de la Sierra is known as the birthplace of a famous Spanish poet named José María Gabriel y Galán. He was born here and is an important part of the village's history and culture.
See also
In Spanish: Frades de la Sierra para niños
