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San Vicente de la Cabeza
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Coat of arms of San Vicente de la Cabeza
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Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Castile and León
Province  Zamora
Municipality San Vicente de la Cabeza
Area
 • Total 53 km2 (20 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 395
 • Density 7.45/km2 (19.30/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

San Vicente de la Cabeza is a small and peaceful municipality located in the province of Zamora, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. A municipality is like a local area or district that has its own local government. In 2023, about 80 people lived in the main village of San Vicente de la Cabeza.

Exploring San Vicente de la Cabeza

San Vicente de la Cabeza is more than just one village. It is the main village that gives its name to a larger municipality. This municipality includes several smaller villages, all working together under one local government.

What is a Municipality?

Imagine a group of villages or towns that are close to each other. They often share resources and services, like schools or roads. To manage these things, they form a municipality. A municipality has its own local government, often called a town hall, which helps make decisions for everyone living there.

Villages in San Vicente de la Cabeza

The municipality of San Vicente de la Cabeza includes four different villages. Each village has its own unique charm and history. The town hall in San Vicente de la Cabeza helps manage all these villages.

Here are the villages that are part of this municipality, along with how many people lived in them in 2020:

  • Bercianos de Aliste: This village had 125 inhabitants in 2020.
  • San Vicente de la Cabeza: The main village itself had 106 inhabitants in 2020.
  • Palazuelo de las Cuevas: This village was home to 104 people in 2020.
  • Campogrande de Aliste: This is the smallest village, with 22 inhabitants in 2020.

What Does a Town Hall Do?

A town hall is like the local government's office. It's where important decisions are made for the community. The people who work there, like the mayor and council members, help manage local services. These services can include keeping the streets clean, organizing local events, and making sure everyone follows local rules. They work to make life better for all the residents in the municipality.

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