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Masueco
Coat of arms of Masueco
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Location in Salamanca
Location in Salamanca
Masueco is located in Spain
Masueco
Masueco
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Salamanca
Comarca Vitigudino
Subcomarca La Ribera de Salamanca
Area
 • Total 20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
684 m (2,244 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 289
 • Density 14/km2 (37/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37251

Masueco is a small and interesting municipality located in the province of Salamanca, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. It's like a small town or village with its own local government.

As of 2018, Masueco was home to about 289 people. Even though it's small, it's an important part of the local area.

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Masueco is situated in a beautiful part of Spain. It's found in the western part of the Salamanca province. This area is known for its natural beauty and peaceful countryside.

Where is Masueco?

Masueco is part of a larger area called the Vitigudino comarca. A "comarca" is like a traditional region or district in Spain. Within Vitigudino, Masueco belongs to an even smaller area known as La Ribera de Salamanca. This name often refers to areas near rivers or with special landscapes.

The municipality covers an area of about 20 square kilometers (which is about 7.7 square miles). It sits at an elevation of 684 meters (about 2,244 feet) above sea level. This means it's located on fairly high ground, which can offer nice views of the surrounding land.

Who Leads Masueco?

Like any municipality, Masueco has a local government to help it run smoothly. The main leader of the municipality is called the Mayor. As of the information available, the mayor of Masueco is Marceliano Sevilla Gorjón. He is a member of the People's Party.

The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community. They help manage things like local services, public spaces, and making sure the town is a good place to live for everyone.

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