Horcajo de la Sierra facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Horcajo de la Sierra
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community | Community of Madrid | ||
| Province | Madrid | ||
| Comarca | Sierra Norte de Madrid | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 21.2 km2 (8.2 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 148 | ||
| • Density | 6.98/km2 (18.08/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Horcajo de la Sierra is a small town in Spain. It is located in the Community of Madrid, which is one of Spain's regions. This town is also a municipality, which means it has its own local government.
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Horcajo de la Sierra: Location and Size
Horcajo de la Sierra is found in the central part of Spain. It is part of the Madrid province. The town is also in a region called Sierra Norte de Madrid. This area is known for its mountains and natural beauty.
The total area of Horcajo de la Sierra is about 21.2 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 2,120 football fields! The town sits at an elevation of 1,068 meters (about 3,500 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up in the mountains.
People and Population
Horcajo de la Sierra is a very small community. In 2018, only 148 people lived there. This makes it one of the less populated areas in the Community of Madrid. Imagine a whole town with fewer people than in some schools!
Local Government
Like all municipalities, Horcajo de la Sierra has a local government. The person in charge of the town is called the Mayor. As of recently, the Mayor of Horcajo de la Sierra is Raúl Andrés Martín. The Mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community. They help manage things like local services and town planning.
Time Zone and Postal Code
Horcajo de la Sierra uses CET during most of the year. This is UTC+1. In the summer, they switch to CEST, which is UTC+2. This is also known as Daylight Saving Time. The postal code for Horcajo de la Sierra is 28755. This code helps mail get to the right place.
