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La Bouza
Location in Salamanca
Location in Salamanca
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Salamanca
Comarca Comarca de Ciudad Rodrigo
Subcomarca Campo de Argañán
Area
 • Total 15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation
608 m (1,995 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 53
 • Density 3.53/km2 (9.2/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37488

La Bouza (which means A Bouça in Portuguese) is a small municipality located in the province of Salamanca, in the region of Castile and León, Spain. It is a quiet place with a small population.

What is La Bouza?

La Bouza is a type of local government area in Spain, similar to a town or a small city. It has its own local leaders who help manage the community.

Where is La Bouza Located?

La Bouza is found in the western part of Spain. It is part of the Salamanca province, which is in the larger autonomous community called Castile and León. Think of an autonomous community like a big state, and a province like a county within that state.

La Bouza's Region

The municipality is also part of a smaller area called the Comarca de Ciudad Rodrigo. This is a traditional region that groups together several towns and villages. Inside this region, La Bouza belongs to an even smaller area known as Campo de Argañán.

Who Leads La Bouza?

The person in charge of La Bouza is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Narciso Reyes Simón. He belongs to a political group known as the People's Party.

What Does a Mayor Do?

A Mayor is like the main leader of a town or city. They are chosen by the people who live there to help make decisions and manage local services. This includes things like keeping the streets clean, organizing events, and making sure the community runs smoothly.

What is the People's Party?

The People's Party is one of the biggest political parties in Spain. A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how the country or a local area should be run. They work together to get their members elected into government positions.

Quick Facts About La Bouza

  • Area: La Bouza covers about 15 square kilometers (about 5.8 square miles).
  • Elevation: The town is located about 608 meters (1,995 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
  • Population: As of 2018, only 53 people lived in La Bouza. This makes it a very small and peaceful community.
  • Postal Code: The postal code for La Bouza is 37488. This helps mail get to the right place.
  • Time Zone: La Bouza uses Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1. During summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2.

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