Joarilla de las Matas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Joarilla de las Matas
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 Joarilla de las Matas
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | León | ||
| Municipality | Joarilla de las Matas | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 51.47 km2 (19.87 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 792 m (2,598 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 298 | ||
| • Density | 5.790/km2 (14.995/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal Code |
24324
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| Telephone prefix | 987 | ||
| Climate | Cfb | ||
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Joarilla de las Matas is a small and charming municipality (which means a town or district) located in the province of León, in the region of Castile and León, Spain. It's a quiet place where about 298 people lived in 2018.
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Welcome to Joarilla de las Matas
Joarilla de las Matas is a lovely town in the northwest of Spain. It is part of the province of León. This province is found within the larger area called Castile and León. This area is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities." An autonomous community is like a big region with its own government.
Where is Joarilla de las Matas?
This municipality is located in the province of León, which is in the country of Spain. It covers an area of about 51.47 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 7,200 football fields! The town sits at an elevation of 792 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its weather.
Who Leads the Town?
The leader of Joarilla de las Matas is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Santiago García Mencía. He is a member of the PP. This is one of the main political parties in Spain. The Mayor and the town council work together to make decisions for the community. They help manage things like local services and town improvements.
How Many People Live Here?
According to a count taken in 2010, Joarilla de las Matas had 366 people living there. However, by 2018, the population was recorded as 298 people. This shows that the number of residents can change over time. The official count of people is called a census. In Spain, the INE (National Institute of Statistics) collects this information.
What's the Weather Like?
Joarilla de las Matas has a climate known as Cfb. This means it usually has mild summers and cool, wet winters. You can expect rainfall throughout the year. The weather is influenced by its location and elevation.
See also
In Spanish: Joarilla de las Matas para niños
