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La Peza
Flag of La Peza
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Coat of arms of La Peza
Coat of arms
Location of La Peza
Country Spain
Autonomous community Andalusia
Province Granada
Area
 • Total 101.29 km2 (39.11 sq mi)
Elevation
1,055 m (3,461 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,177
 • Density 11.620/km2 (30.096/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Website www.lapeza.es

La Peza is a charming small town, also known as a municipality, located in the beautiful province of Granada in southern Spain. It's a place where you can experience a bit of traditional Spanish life.

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Discovering La Peza

La Peza is a municipality, which is like a local government area, in the province of Granada. This province is part of Andalusia, one of Spain's many regions called "autonomous communities."

Where is La Peza Located?

La Peza is found in the eastern part of the Granada province. It sits quite high up, at an elevation of about 1,055 meters (or 3,461 feet) above sea level. This means it's in a mountainous area, which often gives it cooler temperatures and lovely views.

How Many People Live in La Peza?

As of 2018, about 1,177 people lived in La Peza. This makes it a small community, where many people likely know each other. In 2010, the population was a bit higher, with 1,341 residents. Small towns like La Peza often have a close-knit feel.

What is the Size of La Peza?

The total area of La Peza is about 101.29 square kilometers (or 39.11 square miles). To give you an idea, this is roughly the size of a small city or a large park. It includes not just the town itself but also the surrounding land.

Fun Facts About La Peza

Like many places in Spain, La Peza follows Central European Time (CET). During the summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which means the clocks go forward one hour. This is a common practice to make the most of daylight.

If you want to learn more about La Peza, you can visit its official website. It's a great way to see what's happening in the town.

See also

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