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Hinojosa de Duero
Coat of arms of Hinojosa de Duero
Coat of arms
Location in Salamanca
Location in Salamanca
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Salamanca
Comarca El Abadengo
Area
 • Total 93 km2 (36 sq mi)
Elevation
601 m (1,972 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 669
 • Density 7.19/km2 (18.63/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37230

Hinojosa de Duero is a village and large municipality in the province of Salamanca, western Spain, part of the autonomous community of Castile-Leon. It is located 105 kilometres (65 mi) from the provincial capital city of Salamanca and has a population of 699 people.

Geography

The municipality covers an area of 93 km2 (36 sq mi). It lies 601 metres (1,972 ft) above sea level.

Economy

The basis of the economy is agriculture. The village is also known for its local cheese ("queso de Hinojosa"), which is an aged cheese made with sheep milk, similar to Manchego.

Culture

The city celebrates the San Juan festival on 24 June.

See also

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