Puebla del Salvador facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puebla del Salvador
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municipality
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South view of Puebla del Salvador
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile-La Mancha |
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| Province | Cuenca | ||
| Municipality | Puebla del Salvador | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 47 km2 (18 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 183 | ||
| • Density | 3.89/km2 (10.08/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Puebla del Salvador is a municipality located in the province of Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2022 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 192 inhabitants.
History
The visit of the emperor Carlos V
On December 19, 1542, a chronicler by the name of Jean de Vandenesse recorded the overnight stay of the royal procession in Puebla del Salvador. This was a procession that accompanied the Holy Roman Emperor, Carlos V and Prince Felipe II to Madrid.
Holidays
As is common in most towns, the festive calendar of Puebla del Salvador has two types of celebrations; religious and ones based on tradition. The religious celebrations celebrate saints recognized by the village. The celebrations based on tradition are usually related to the land, fertility, courtship, etc.
| Celebration | date |
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| The feast of Epiphany (Three Kings Day) | January 6 |
| Saint Isidro (the laborer) | May 15 |
| Saint Quiteria (virgin martyr and saint) | May 28 |
| El Salvador (The Savior) | August 6 |
| Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | August 15 |
Demography
The municipality has a surface area of 48.09 km2. In 2022 the population was 192 inhabitants with a density of 3.99 inhab/km2.
The population breakdown summary is as follows:
- 11.46% of the population is under the age of 20
- 20.31% of the population is between the ages of 20-40
- 22.92% of the population is between the ages of 40-60
- 45.31% of the population is over the age of 60
See also
In Spanish: Puebla del Salvador para niños
