Parada de Rubiales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Parada de Rubiales
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Location in Salamanca
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 Parada de Rubiales
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | Salamanca | |
| Comarca | La Armuña | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 32 km2 (12 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 847 m (2,779 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 259 | |
| • Density | 8.09/km2 (21.0/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
37419
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Parada de Rubiales is a small village and municipality located in western Spain. It is part of the Salamanca province, which is in the Castile and León region. This village is about 28 kilometers (17 miles) away from the main city of Salamanca. In 2018, about 259 people lived there.
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Where is Parada de Rubiales Located?
This municipality covers an area of 32 square kilometers (about 12 square miles). It sits quite high up, at 847 meters (2,779 feet) above sea level. The postal code for Parada de Rubiales is 37419.
What is the Economy Like?
The main way people in Parada de Rubiales make a living is through agriculture. This means farming is very important to the village's economy.
Festivals and Culture
Parada de Rubiales celebrates two main festivals each year. These events are important parts of the village's culture and bring people together.
San Blas Festival
The festival of San Blas is celebrated every year on February 3. This celebration is usually shorter than the other main festival, San Quirico. People gather to honor Saint Blaise.
San Quirico Festival
The festival of San Quirico takes place on June 16. This is a very popular event that attracts many visitors. Since it happens in the summer, the warm weather encourages many people to come and enjoy the festivities. It honors the patron saint, San Quirico.
See also
- In Spanish: Parada de Rubiales para niños
