San Pedro de Zamudia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids San Pedro de Zamudia
San Pedro de Zamudia Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	Zamora
Comarca	Benavente y Los Valles
Municipality	Morales de Valverde
Elevation	750 m (2,460 ft)
Population  (2017)
• Total	58
Demonym(s)	Sampedreño / sampedreña
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	49520
Area code	(+34) 980

San Pedro de Zamudia is a small village in Spain. It is part of the Morales de Valverde area, located in the Zamora province. This province is found in the autonomous community of Castile and León. In 2017, only 58 people lived there.

Life in San Pedro de Zamudia

San Pedro de Zamudia becomes much busier during the summer months. Many people who grew up there, or have family ties to the village, come back to visit. It's a time for reunions and enjoying the quiet village life.

The village has a very old church. Long ago, there was also a convent for both nuns and monks in San Pedro. The church stands on very fertile land, which is used for farming.

The outside of the church has a special bell-gable called an espadaña. This is a wall that holds the church bells. Inside the church, you can see a large main altarpiece and a baptismal font.

The houses in San Pedro de Zamudia are often very sunny. They are built in an irregular way, not following a strict plan. Since there are no stone quarries nearby, the traditional houses are made from local materials, possibly a type of clay or earth.

Where is San Pedro de Zamudia?

San Pedro de Zamudia is located in the northeast part of the Zamora province. It is part of the Valverde Valley. The village is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Benavente.

It is also about 67 kilometers (42 miles) from the city of Zamora. If you were to travel to Madrid, the capital of Spain, it would be about 260 kilometers (162 miles) away.

The village area is mostly flat and small. To the south, the Castrón river flows through the Valverde Valley. The lowest point near the river is about 710 meters (2,329 feet) above sea level. The highest point, on a nearby hill, is about 780 meters (2,559 feet). The land is mostly made of sediment and is used for farming.

Village Population Over Time

The number of people living in San Pedro de Zamudia has changed a lot over the years. Like many small villages, it has seen its population decrease.

See also

• In Spanish: San Pedro de Zamudia para niños