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La Antigua, Spain

L'Antigua
municipality
Coat of arms of La Antigua, Spain
Coat of arms
La Antigua, Spain is located in Spain
La Antigua, Spain
La Antigua, Spain
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province León
Municipality La Antigua
Area
 • Total 54.70 km2 (21.12 sq mi)
Elevation
754 m (2,474 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 377
 • Density 6.892/km2 (17.851/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal Code
24796
Telephone prefix 987

La Antigua is a small and quiet municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of León. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small district.

The name L'Antigua is how it is said in the Leonese language. This is a language spoken in some parts of the León region.

About La Antigua

La Antigua is a charming place in the Castile and León region of Spain. It is known for its peaceful atmosphere. The municipality is a great example of a traditional Spanish village.

Location and Geography

La Antigua is found in the León province in northwestern Spain. It sits at an elevation of about 754 meters (2,474 feet) above sea level. This means it is located quite high up.

The total area of the municipality is around 54.70 square kilometers. This makes it a medium-sized area for a municipality in Spain. Its coordinates are 42 degrees North and 5 degrees West.

People and Government

As of 2018, La Antigua had a population of 377 people. This makes it a very small community. The people who live there are part of a close-knit group.

The leader of the municipality is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of La Antigua is Carlos María Zotes Fierro. He is a member of the People's Party (PP). The Mayor helps to manage the local services and represent the people of La Antigua.

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