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Montejo
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Flag of Montejo
Flag
Coat of arms of Montejo
Coat of arms
Location in Salamanca
Location in Salamanca
Montejo, Salamanca is located in Spain
Montejo, Salamanca
Montejo, Salamanca
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Salamanca
Comarca Comarca de Guijuelo
Subcomarca Salvatierra
Area
 • Total 29 km2 (11 sq mi)
Elevation
931 m (3,054 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 221
 • Density 7.62/km2 (19.7/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37795

Montejo is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Salamanca, in the Castile and León region of Spain. As of 2016, about 207 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the Spanish countryside. By 2018, the population had grown slightly to 221 residents.

Where is Montejo Located?

Montejo is in the country of Spain. It is part of the Castile and León region, which is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities." You can think of an autonomous community like a large state or province.

Provinces and Comarcas

Within Castile and León, Montejo is located in the Salamanca province. Provinces are smaller areas within a region. Montejo is also part of a special area called a "comarca." This comarca is named Comarca de Guijuelo. There's even a smaller area called a "subcomarca" known as Salvatierra.

About Montejo's Government

Like many towns, Montejo has a leader who helps run things. This leader is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of Montejo is Eloy García Sánchez.

Political Parties

The Mayor, Eloy García Sánchez, belongs to a political group called the People's Party. In Spain, political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the country or a town should be governed.

Quick Facts About Montejo

Montejo covers an area of about 29 square kilometers (which is about 11 square miles). It is located at an elevation of 931 meters (about 3,054 feet) above sea level.

Time Zone Information

When you are in Montejo, the local time is usually CET. This means it is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During the summer months, like many places, Montejo switches to CEST. This makes it two hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+2).

Postal Code

If you wanted to send a letter to Montejo, the postal code you would use is 37795.

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