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La Vellés
Coat of arms of La Vellés
Coat of arms
Location in Salamanca
Location in Salamanca
La Vellés is located in Spain
La Vellés
La Vellés
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Salamanca
Comarca La Armuña
Area
 • Total 26 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
812 m (2,664 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 554
 • Density 21.3/km2 (55.2/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37427

La Vellés is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Salamanca, in the region of Castile and León, Spain. As of 2018, about 554 people live in La Vellés. It's a quiet place where people live and work, just like many other small towns across Spain.

About La Vellés

La Vellés is part of a larger area called the province of Salamanca. This province is in the western part of Spain. The town is also part of a region known as Castile and León, which is one of Spain's biggest regions.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a small city and the land around it. La Vellés is a municipality, which means it has its own local government. This government helps manage things like local services and public spaces for the people who live there.

Where is La Vellés Located?

La Vellés is found in a part of Salamanca called La Armuña. This area is known for its flat lands and farming. The town sits at an elevation of about 812 meters (2,664 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up compared to some other places.

Government and Leadership

Like all municipalities in Spain, La Vellés has a mayor and a local council. These leaders are chosen by the people who live in the town. They work to make decisions that help the community.

The Mayor of La Vellés

The mayor is the main leader of the municipality. In La Vellés, the mayor is Francisco Antonio Bernal Nieto. He belongs to a political group called the PSOE. The mayor and the council help manage the town's daily life. They look after things like local roads, parks, and other services.

Life in La Vellés

La Vellés covers an area of about 26 square kilometers (10 square miles). With 554 people living there, it's not a very crowded place. Life in a small Spanish town like La Vellés often involves close-knit communities. People might know their neighbors well and participate in local traditions.

Time Zone

La Vellés follows CET during most of the year. This means it's one hour ahead of UTC. During the summer months, it switches to CEST, which is two hours ahead of UTC. This is common for many countries in Europe.

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