Salto de Castro facts for kids
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Salto de Castro
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Town and Abandoned village
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| Poblado del Salto de Castro | |
Aerial view of the town
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 Salto de Castro
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous commiunity | Castile and León |
| Province | Zamora |
| Comarca | Aliste |
| Municipality | Fonfría |
| Mancomunidad | Tierras de Aliste |
| Elevation | 601 m (1,972 ft) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 0 |
| Demonym(s) | Castreño, -a |
| Postal code |
49511
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Salto de Castro, also known as Poblado del Salto de Castro, is a village in Spain that has no people living in it. It is located in the area of Fonfría, which is part of the Zamora province. This empty village sits close to the Castro Dam. It is found in the lowest part of the Arribes of Douro, a beautiful natural area.
According to BBC News, Salto de Castro has been empty for about 30 years. Because no one lives there, the entire village has been put up for sale.
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What is Salto de Castro?
Salto de Castro is a special kind of village called an abandoned village or a "ghost town." This means that everyone who used to live there has moved away. The village is now completely empty.
Where is it located?
The village is in the northwest part of Spain. It is in the Castile and León region, within the Zamora province. It's very close to the border with Portugal. The village is built near the Castro Dam, which is a large wall that holds back water from the Douro River. The area around it is known for its deep valleys and cliffs.
Why is the village empty?
Salto de Castro was built in the 1950s. It was created to house the workers who were building the Castro Dam. Families lived there while the dam was being constructed. The village had homes, a school, a church, and even a swimming pool.
Once the dam was finished, the workers and their families moved away. This happened in the 1980s. Since then, no one has lived in Salto de Castro. It has been empty for many years.
What happened to the village?
After being empty for a long time, the village started to fall apart. Buildings became old and damaged. In 2022, the entire village was put up for sale. It was hoped that someone would buy it and bring it back to life.
See also
In Spanish: Salto de Castro (poblado) para niños
