Peque, Zamora facts for kids
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An overview of the village of Peque.
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 Peque, Zamora
Location in Spain
Peque, Zamora
Location in Castile and León
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Zamora |
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| Judicial district | Puebla de Sanabria | ||
| Municipality | Peque | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 38.88 km2 (15.01 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 855 m (2,805 ft) | ||
| Population
(2023)
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| • Total | 124 | ||
| • Density | 3.189/km2 (8.26/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Peque is a small village and a municipality (which is like a local government area) in Spain. It is located in the province of Zamora. This province is part of a larger region called the autonomous community of Castile and León.
As of 2023, about 124 people live in Peque. It is a quiet place in the Spanish countryside.
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Where is Peque Located?
Peque is found in the northwest part of Spain. It is part of the Castile and León region, which is one of Spain's largest areas. The village is specifically in the Province of Zamora.
Peque's Exact Spot
The village sits at an elevation of 855 meters (about 2,805 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up, often in hilly or mountainous areas. Its exact coordinates are 41 degrees North and 5 degrees West.
How Big is Peque?
The total area of the municipality of Peque is 38.88 square kilometers. This is about 15 square miles, which is a good size for a small village and its surrounding land.
Who Leads Peque?
Like all municipalities in Spain, Peque has a leader. This person is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the village and its people.
The Mayor of Peque
The current Mayor of Peque is Teresa María Garrao Alonso. She belongs to a political group called the People's Party. The Mayor works to improve life for everyone in Peque.
Time in Peque
Peque follows the same time as most of Europe. During standard time, it uses CET, which is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1).
Daylight Saving Time
In the summer, Peque switches to CEST. This means the clocks move forward by one hour, making it two hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+2). This change helps make the most of the daylight during the longer summer days.
Images for kids
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An overview of the village of Peque.
See Also
- For more information about Peque in Spanish, you can visit the Kiddle encyclopedia for kids: Peque (Zamora) para niños
