Montemayor de Pililla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montemayor de Pililla, Spain
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Location within the Province of Valladolid
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | Valladolid | ||
| Municipality | Montemayor de Pililla | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 59.24 km2 (22.87 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 869 m (2,851 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 884 | ||
| • Density | 14.922/km2 (38.649/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Montemayor de Pililla is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Valladolid. This province is part of a larger region in Spain called Castile and León. Think of a municipality as a local area with its own government, like a town or a small city.
In 2018, a count of the people living there, known as a census, showed that Montemayor de Pililla had 884 residents. The town is led by an Alcalde, which is like a mayor.
Fun Events and Celebrations
Montemayor de Pililla is a place that enjoys its traditions and celebrations!
September Festivities
Every year, from September 14th to 18th, the town celebrates the Exultation of the Holy Cross. This is a big festival with lots of exciting activities. People enjoy traditional events, lively music, and dancing. It's a time for the community to come together and have fun.
Mary Magdalene's Feast Day
Another important day for the town is July 22nd. This day is a special feast day dedicated to Montemayor de Pililla's patron saint, Mary Magdalene. A patron saint is like a special protector or guide for a place. On this day, the town honors Mary Magdalene with various celebrations.
See also
In Spanish: Montemayor de Pililla para niños
