Saelices el Chico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saelices el Chico
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Location in Salamanca
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | Salamanca | ||
| Comarca | Comarca de Ciudad Rodrigo | ||
| Subcomarca | Campo de Argañán | ||
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| • Total | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 651 m (2,136 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 147 | ||
| • Density | 5.65/km2 (14.6/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
37592
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Saelices el Chico is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Salamanca, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. It is a quiet place with a small community.
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Where is Saelices el Chico?
Saelices el Chico is found in the western part of Spain. It belongs to the larger region of Castile and León. Within the province of Salamanca, it is part of an area called the Comarca de Ciudad Rodrigo. More specifically, it's in a sub-region known as Campo de Argañán. This area is often rural, meaning it has lots of countryside.
Geography and Landscape
The municipality covers an area of about 26 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 2,600 football fields! The town sits at an elevation of 651 meters above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than coastal areas. The landscape around Saelices el Chico is typical of the Spanish countryside.
People and Community
Saelices el Chico is a very small community. As of 2018, only about 147 people lived there. This is like having just a few classes of students in a school! Living in such a small town means that people often know each other well.
Local Government
Like all municipalities in Spain, Saelices el Chico has a local government. This government is led by a person called a Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the town. The current Mayor of Saelices el Chico is Juan Antonio Moro Martín. He belongs to a political group called the People's Party. The Mayor and the local council work to manage services for the residents. These services can include things like keeping the streets clean or organizing local events.
Images for kids
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The flag of Saelices el Chico
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The coat of arms of Saelices el Chico
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A map showing the municipal area of Saelices el Chico
