Fuentelapeña facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fuentelapeña
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 Fuentelapeña
Location in Castile and León
Fuentelapeña
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Zamora |
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| Municipality | Fuentelapeña | |
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| • Total | 58 km2 (22 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 702 | |
| • Density | 12.10/km2 (31.35/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Fuentelapeña is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Zamora in Castile and León, Spain. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a city or a large village. Zamora is one of the provinces in Spain, and Castile and León is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities," which are like big regions with their own governments.
As of 2018, about 702 people live in Fuentelapeña. It's a quiet place where people enjoy a traditional way of life.
Local Traditions and Culture
Fuentelapeña has a unique yearly tradition involving its cattle. This event is called "fire-branding." It's a way for ranchers to mark their new cattle. During this tradition, a special hot iron is used to place a unique mark on the cattle. This mark includes the ranch's own symbol, the number "6," and another number that shows how many cows that ranch owns in that year. This helps everyone know which animals belong to which farm.
Location and Geography
Fuentelapeña is situated in the western part of Spain. It covers an area of about 58 square kilometers (around 22 square miles). The town is part of the beautiful landscape of the Zamora province, known for its history and natural areas.
