Peñaranda de Bracamonte facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peñaranda de Bracamonte
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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 | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 902 m (2,959 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 6,308 | ||
| • Density | 274/km2 (710/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
37300
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Peñaranda de Bracamonte is a charming town and municipality located in western Spain. It is part of the Salamanca province and the Castile and León region. This town is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) away from the main city of Salamanca. Around 6,320 people call Peñaranda de Bracamonte home.
A famous person from this town is Señor Wences. He was a very talented ventriloquist who appeared many times on The Ed Sullivan Show.
History of Peñaranda
Peñaranda de Bracamonte has an interesting past. One notable event happened in July 1939. A powder mill in the town experienced a large explosion. This event caused significant damage and affected many people in the area.
Geography and Location
The municipality of Peñaranda de Bracamonte covers an area of about 23 square kilometers (9 square miles). The town sits 902 meters (2,959 feet) above sea level. Its postal code is 37300.
See also
In Spanish: Peñaranda de Bracamonte para niños
