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Pollos, Spain
City Hall and Main Square of Pollos
City Hall and Main Square of Pollos
Coat of arms of Pollos, Spain
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Valladolid
Municipality En forma
Area
 • Total 50 km2 (20 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 593
 • Density 11.9/km2 (30.7/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Pollos is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Valladolid in Castile and León, Spain. It is a quiet place where people live and work.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or city, along with the surrounding land, that has its own local leaders. These leaders help manage things like roads, schools, and local services for the people living there. Pollos is one of many municipalities in Spain.

Where is Pollos Located?

Pollos is found in the central part of Spain. It is part of the larger region called Castile and León, which is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Think of an autonomous community like a big state or province within a country. Pollos is also specifically located in the province of Valladolid, which is like a smaller division within Castile and León.

How Many People Live in Pollos?

The number of people living in Pollos has changed over time. According to a count taken in 2004, called a census, there were about 780 people living in the municipality. More recently, in 2018, the population was recorded as 593 inhabitants. This shows that the number of people living in Pollos has become a bit smaller over the years.

Fun Fact: Pollos and Chickens!

Here's a fun fact about the name Pollos! The word "pollo" (singular of "pollos") is actually the Spanish word for "chicken." So, the town's name sounds just like the word for a common farm animal!

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Pollos para niños

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