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Los Huertos
Los Huertos Town Hall (Segovia)
Los Huertos Town Hall (Segovia)
Flag of Los Huertos
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Coat of arms of Los Huertos
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Los Huertos is located in Castile and León
Los Huertos
Los Huertos
Location in Castile and León
Los Huertos is located in Spain
Los Huertos
Los Huertos
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Castile and León
Province  Segovia
Municipality Los Huertos
Area
 • Total 17 km2 (7 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 179
 • Density 10.5/km2 (27.3/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Los Huertos is a small municipality located in the province of Segovia. This province is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. In 2004, a count of people living there, called a census, showed that 152 people lived in Los Huertos. By 2018, the population had grown slightly to 179 people.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It is a town or a small region that has its own local leaders. These leaders make decisions for the people living there. They help manage things like local services and rules.

How Municipalities Work

Each municipality in Spain has a town hall. This is where the local government works. The people living in the municipality elect their leaders. These leaders are often called councillors or mayors. They work together to improve their community.

Los Huertos' Location and Size

Los Huertos is located in the central part of Spain. It is in the Segovia province. The total area of Los Huertos is about 17 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively small area.

Population Details

The number of people living in Los Huertos has changed over time. In 2004, there were 152 residents. By 2018, this number increased to 179. This shows a small but steady growth in the community.

Understanding Population Counts

Population counts, like a census, are important. They help governments understand how many people live in an area. This information helps them plan for schools, hospitals, and other services. The INE is the official group in Spain that collects this data.

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