Quintanilla del Olmo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quintanilla del Olmo
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province | Province of Zamora |
| Municipality | Quintanilla del Olmo |
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| • Total | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 38 |
| • Density | 3.17/km2 (8.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Quintanilla del Olmo is a small and quiet place located in the Province of Zamora in Castile and León, a region in Spain. It's known as a municipality, which is like a local area with its own government.
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About Quintanilla del Olmo
Quintanilla del Olmo is a charming village in the countryside of Spain. It's a place where you can experience traditional Spanish life. The name "Quintanilla" often means a small farm or group of houses, and "del Olmo" means "of the elm tree," suggesting there might have been elm trees nearby long ago.
Where is Quintanilla del Olmo?
This municipality is found in the northwestern part of Spain. It's part of the Province of Zamora, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and historic towns. The larger region it belongs to is called Castile and León, one of Spain's biggest autonomous communities.
How many people live there?
Quintanilla del Olmo is a very small community. According to a count from 2004, about 50 people lived there. More recently, in 2018, the population was recorded as 38 people. This makes it one of the smaller villages in the area. Living in a small village means everyone probably knows each other!
What is a municipality?
A municipality is a local area that has its own government. It's like a town or a small city, but it can also be a group of villages. The people who live in a municipality vote for their leaders, who then make decisions about local services, like roads or public spaces. Quintanilla del Olmo is one such municipality in the province of Zamora.
See also
In Spanish: Quintanilla del Olmo para niños
