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San Cristóbal de la Cuesta
Flag of San Cristóbal de la Cuesta
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Coat of arms of San Cristóbal de la Cuesta
Coat of arms
Location in Salamanca
Location in Salamanca
San Cristóbal de la Cuesta is located in Spain
San Cristóbal de la Cuesta
San Cristóbal de la Cuesta
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Salamanca
Comarca La Armuña
Area
 • Total 10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation
829 m (2,720 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,015
 • Density 100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37439

San Cristóbal de la Cuesta is a small town, also called a municipality, in Spain. It is located in the province of Salamanca, which is part of the Castile and León region.

About San Cristóbal de la Cuesta

San Cristóbal de la Cuesta is a quiet place. It is known for its peaceful atmosphere. The town is a great example of a typical Spanish village.

Location and Geography

This municipality is found in western Spain. It is part of the Salamanca province. The town sits at an elevation of 829 meters above sea level. This means it is quite high up. The total area of the municipality is about 10 square kilometers. This is a relatively small area.

People and Population

As of 2018, San Cristóbal de la Cuesta had 1,015 people living there. The number of people living in the town can change over time. Most people in the town live in the main village area.

Local Government

Like all towns, San Cristóbal de la Cuesta has its own local government. This government helps manage the town's services. These services include things like roads and public spaces.

The Mayor's Role

The leader of the town is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of San Cristóbal de la Cuesta is Abel Celso García Martín. He belongs to a political group called Citizens (Cs). The Mayor's job is to make decisions for the town. They work to improve life for everyone in the municipality.

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