Palacios del Arzobispo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Palacios del Arzobispo
Municipality
Coat of arms
Location in Salamanca
Palacios del Arzobispo Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	Salamanca
Comarca	Tierra de Ledesma
Area
• Total	28 km2 (11 sq mi)
Elevation	824 m (2,703 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	161
• Density	5.75/km2 (14.89/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	37111

Palacios del Arzobispo is a small and charming village in western Spain. Its name means "Palaces of the Archbishop" in Spanish. It is part of the Salamanca province in the Castile and León region.

This quiet village is located about 33 kilometers (20 miles) from Salamanca, the provincial capital. It is home to around 161 people, making it a very peaceful place to live or visit.

Exploring Palacios del Arzobispo

Palacios del Arzobispo is a municipality, which means it's a local area with its own government. It covers an area of about 28 square kilometers (11 square miles).

Where is Palacios del Arzobispo?

The village sits high up, about 824 meters (2,703 feet) above sea level. This higher elevation can sometimes mean cooler temperatures or different landscapes. The postal code for the village is 37111.

What is the local government like?

Like many towns, Palacios del Arzobispo has a mayor who helps lead the community. The current mayor is Isabel Herrero, from the People's Party. The mayor and local council work to make decisions for the village.

Celebrating in Palacios del Arzobispo

The village has a special tradition that brings everyone together.

Annual Fiesta

Every year, on June 24, Palacios del Arzobispo celebrates a lively fiesta. This celebration honors John the Baptist, a very important figure in history. Fiestas are a big part of Spanish culture, filled with music, dancing, and community fun.

See also

In Spanish: Palacios del Arzobispo para niños