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La Torre is a small municipality in the province of Ávila, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. It's made up of several smaller areas called districts: Balbarda, Blacha, Guareña, Oco, and Sanchicorto. In 2004, about 357 people lived in La Torre.

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La Torre
Winter panorama from the north
Winter panorama from the north
Nickname(s): 
La Torre del Valle de Amblés
Extension of the municipal term within the province of Ávila
Extension of the municipal term within the province of Ávila
La Torre is located in Spain
La Torre
La Torre
Location in Spain
La Torre is located in Castile and León
La Torre
La Torre
Location in Castile and León
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Castile and León
Province  Ávila
Area
 • Total 58 km2 (22 sq mi)
Elevation
1,130 m (3,710 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 239
 • Density 4.12/km2 (10.67/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

About La Torre

La Torre is a small town in Spain. It is known as a municipality, which means it is a local government area. This area includes the main town and several smaller villages or districts around it.

Where is La Torre?

La Torre is located in the central part of Spain. It is in the province of Ávila, which is part of the larger Castile and León region. The town sits at an elevation of about 1,130 meters (3,707 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up, which can affect its weather.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It has its own local leaders and rules. The people who live there elect these leaders. La Torre is one of many municipalities in Spain.

Who is the Mayor?

The mayor is the main leader of a municipality. They are chosen by the people who live there. The current mayor of La Torre is Bernardino Angel Jiménez Galán. He is a member of the People's Party, which is a political group in Spain. The mayor helps make decisions for the town and its people.

Population and Districts

In 2018, the population of La Torre was 239 people. This number can change over time as people move in or out. The municipality of La Torre includes a few different districts. These are like small neighborhoods or villages that are part of the larger La Torre area. The districts are Balbarda, Blacha, Guareña, Oco, and Sanchicorto.

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