Quiruelas de Vidriales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quiruelas de Vidriales
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  Top down: City Hall and parish church.
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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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| Municipality | Quiruelas de Vidriales | ||
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| • Total | 28 km2 (11 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 668 | ||
| • Density | 23.9/km2 (61.8/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Quiruelas de Vidriales is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Zamora, in the region of Castile and León, Spain. It's a charming place with a rich history.
In 2018, about 668 people lived in Quiruelas de Vidriales. It's a quiet community where people enjoy a peaceful life.
Where is Quiruelas de Vidriales?
Quiruelas de Vidriales is in the northwest part of Spain. It's part of the Castile and León region, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and old castles. The town is specifically in the province of Zamora.
This area is in the CET zone, meaning it's one hour ahead of UTC. During summer, they switch to CEST, which is two hours ahead of UTC.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a small local government area. It includes a main town or village and sometimes smaller villages or rural areas around it. Quiruelas de Vidriales is one such municipality.
It has its own local government, which helps manage things like local services and public spaces. The people who live there elect leaders to make decisions for the community.
What is the Area Like?
Quiruelas de Vidriales covers an area of about 28 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 2,800 football fields! It's a mix of land where people live and farm, and natural areas.
The town is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Zamora province. This region is known for its flat plains and some rolling hills.
See also
- In Spanish: Quiruelas de Vidriales para niños
