Navalmanzano facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Navalmanzano
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 Navalmanzano
Location in Castile and León
Navalmanzano
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Segovia |
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| Municipality | Navalmanzano | ||
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| • Total | 32 km2 (12 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,062 | ||
| • Density | 33.2/km2 (86.0/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Navalmanzano is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Segovia, Spain. It is part of the larger region called Castile and León. In 2018, about 1,062 people lived there. The town covers an area of about 32.79 square kilometers.
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Navalmanzano is a charming municipality in the heart of Spain. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or city. It has its own local council that manages services for the people living there.
Navalmanzano is located in the central part of Spain. It belongs to the Province of Segovia, which is one of the provinces in the Castile and León region. This region is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities, meaning it has its own government and laws, similar to a state in some countries.
People and History
Navalmanzano has been home to notable people throughout history. One famous person born here was Pánfilo de Narváez.
Who was Pánfilo de Narváez?
Pánfilo de Narváez was born in Navalmanzano around 1470. He became a well-known conquistador, which means a Spanish explorer and soldier. Conquistadors played a big role in exploring and settling new lands for Spain, especially in the Americas, during the 15th and 16th centuries. Narváez is remembered for his expeditions in the Americas.
See also
In Spanish: Navalmanzano para niños
