Nava de Sotrobal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nava de Sotrobal
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Location in Salamanca
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | Salamanca | |
| Comarca | Tierra de Peñaranda | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 45 km2 (17 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 855 m (2,805 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 158 | |
| • Density | 3.51/km2 (9.09/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
37850
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Nava de Sotrobal is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Salamanca. This province is part of the larger region called Castile and León in Spain. As of 2016, about 163 people lived in Nava de Sotrobal. It's a quiet place, typical of many smaller towns in the Spanish countryside.
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Nava de Sotrobal is situated in a part of Salamanca known as Tierra de Peñaranda. This area is mostly flat and used for farming. The town is located at an elevation of 855 meters (about 2,805 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect the local weather.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town or village and the land around it. The people living in a municipality elect their own leaders. These leaders make decisions about local services. This includes things like roads, parks, and public buildings.
Local Government and Leadership
The main leader of a municipality is called the Mayor. In Nava de Sotrobal, the Mayor is Juan Antonio Díaz Gómez. He belongs to a political group called the People's Party. The Mayor and the local council work together to manage the town. They help make sure the community runs smoothly.
Life in Nava de Sotrobal is generally peaceful. The town covers an area of about 45 square kilometers (around 17 square miles). Most of this land is used for farming. The local economy often depends on agriculture. This means growing crops or raising animals.
Population and Community
With a small population, everyone in Nava de Sotrobal likely knows each other. This creates a strong sense of community. Small towns often have close-knit groups of people. They work together and support one another.
Time Zone Information
Nava de Sotrobal follows Central European Time (CET). This means it is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During the summer months, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST). This moves the clocks forward another hour (UTC+2). This change helps make the most of daylight during longer summer days.
Images for kids
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The official shield of Nava de Sotrobal.
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A map showing the municipal area of Nava de Sotrobal within Salamanca province.
See also
In Spanish: Nava de Sotrobal para niños
