Roales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roales
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 Roales
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province |  Zamora |
| Municipality | Roales |
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| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 923 |
| • Density | 90/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Climate | BSk |
Roales or Roales del Pan is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Tierra del Pan area of Spain. It's found in the province of Zamora, which is part of the larger region called Castile and León. Spain is a country in Europe.
In 2018, about 923 people lived in Roales. This number comes from official records kept by the Spanish government.
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What is Roales del Pan?
Roales del Pan is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It's a place where people live and work together. The name "del Pan" means "of the bread" in Spanish. This suggests that the area might have been known for growing grain or making bread a long time ago.
Where is Roales Located?
Roales is in the northwest part of Spain. It's part of the Province of Zamora, which is one of the provinces in the Castile and León region. This region is one of the largest in Spain.
How Big is Roales?
The total area of Roales is about 10 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 1,400 football fields!
Climate in Roales
Roales has a special type of weather called a cold semi-arid climate. This means it's often dry, but it can also get quite cold, especially in winter. It doesn't get a lot of rain, which is typical for semi-arid places.
Local Government and Community
Like all municipalities in Spain, Roales has its own local government. This government helps manage things like local services, roads, and community events for the people living there.
Images for kids
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The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Roales del Pan. This is an important building in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Roales del Pan para niños
