Monleras facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Monleras
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Location in Salamanca
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 Monleras
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Salamanca |
| Comarca | Tierra de Ledesma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.84 km2 (12.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 757 m (2,484 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 226 |
| • Density | 6.882/km2 (17.82/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
37171
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Monleras is a small and peaceful village located in the northwest part of the province of Salamanca in Spain. It is part of the Castile and León region. This charming municipality is situated close to the Tormes river, which adds to its natural beauty.
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Discovering Monleras
Monleras is a municipality, which is like a local government area or a small town with its own administration. It's a place where people live and work, and it has its own local leaders.
Where is Monleras Located?
Monleras is found in the western part of Spain. It's specifically in the Salamanca province, which is one of the provinces within the larger Castile and León autonomous community. An autonomous community is like a big region in Spain that has some self-governing powers.
The village is also part of a smaller area called Tierra de Ledesma. It sits at an elevation of about 757 meters (around 2,484 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up! Its exact location can be pinpointed using coordinates: 41°11′09″N latitude and 6°13′37″W longitude.
Who Lives in Monleras?
According to a population count from 2018, Monleras has 226 inhabitants. An inhabitant is simply a person who lives there. This number comes from a census, which is an official count of how many people live in a certain area. The census helps governments understand the population and plan for the future. In Spain, the national census is carried out by the INE.
How Monleras is Governed
Like many towns, Monleras has a local government that helps run things. The main leader of the municipality is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of Monleras is Ángel Delgado. He belongs to a political group called the People's Party. Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how a country or town should be governed.
See also
In Spanish: Monleras para niños
