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Guijuelo
Town hall
Town hall
Flag of Guijuelo
Flag
Coat of arms of Guijuelo
Coat of arms
Location in Salamanca
Location in Salamanca
Guijuelo is located in Castile and León
Guijuelo
Guijuelo
Location in Castile and León
Guijuelo is located in Spain
Guijuelo
Guijuelo
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Salamanca
Comarca Comarca de Guijuelo
Subcomarca Salvatierra
Area
 • Total 63 km2 (24 sq mi)
Elevation
1,010 m (3,310 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 5,660
 • Density 89.8/km2 (232.7/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37770

Guijuelo is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Salamanca, in the region of Castile and León, Spain. It is known for its beautiful countryside and local traditions.

Where is Guijuelo?

Guijuelo is found in the western part of Spain. It is part of the Salamanca province, which is in the larger region of Castile and León. The town sits at an elevation of about 1,010 meters (3,314 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!

Guijuelo's Neighbors

The town is part of a larger area called the Comarca de Guijuelo. This is like a district that includes Guijuelo and other nearby towns. It's also part of a smaller area called Salvatierra.

How Many People Live There?

As of 2018, about 5,660 people live in Guijuelo. This number can change a little bit each year. In 2016, for example, the population was 5,630.

Who Leads Guijuelo?

The town of Guijuelo is led by a person called the Mayor. The Mayor is like the head of the town's government. The current Mayor is Francisco Julian Ramos Manzano. He belongs to a political group called the People's Party. This party helps make decisions for the town and its people.

Ayuntamiento de Guijuelo
The Town Hall of Guijuelo, where local government decisions are made.

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