Ledrada facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ledrada
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Salamanca
Ledrada Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	Salamanca
Comarca	Sierra de Béjar
Area
• Total	17 km2 (7 sq mi)
Elevation	880 m (2,890 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	478
• Density	28.1/km2 (72.8/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	37730

Ledrada is a small town, also called a municipality, in Spain. It is located in the province of Salamanca, which is part of the larger region of Castile and León. In 2018, about 478 people lived in Ledrada.

Where is Ledrada?

Ledrada is in the western part of Spain. It belongs to the province of Salamanca. This province is part of the Castile and León region. Castile and León is one of Spain's largest areas.

Geography and Nature

Ledrada is located in a part of Salamanca known as the Sierra de Béjar comarca. A comarca is like a local area or district. The town is about 880 meters (2,887 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up, which can affect the local weather. The total area of Ledrada is about 17 square kilometers (6.6 square miles). This is a fairly small area for a town.

People and Life in Ledrada

Life in Ledrada is likely quiet, given its small population. The people who live there are called its inhabitants. As of 2018, there were 478 people living in the municipality. This makes Ledrada a close-knit community.

Local Government

Like all towns, Ledrada has a local government. This government helps run the town and make decisions. The head of the local government is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of Ledrada is Carlos Parra. He is a member of the People's Party. The Mayor and the town council work together. They manage local services and projects for the community.

Images for kids

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  The flag of Ledrada

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  The coat of arms of Ledrada

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  A map showing Ledrada's location in Salamanca