Sancti-Spíritus, Salamanca facts for kids
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Sancti-Spíritus
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Location in Salamanca
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 Sancti-Spíritus
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous Community |  Castile and León |
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| Province | Salamanca | |
| Comarca | Comarca de Ciudad Rodrigo | |
| Subcomarca | Campo del Yeltes | |
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| • Type | Mayor–council | |
| • Body | Ayuntamiento de Sancti-Spíritus | |
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| • Total | 142 km2 (55 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 756 m (2,480 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 826 | |
| • Density | 5.817/km2 (15.07/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postcode |
37470
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Sancti-Spíritus is a small town located in the province of Salamanca, in the Castile and León region of Spain. It is about 70 kilometers (43 miles) away from Salamanca, which is the capital city of the province.
This town sits 756 meters (2,480 feet) above sea level. Its total area is 142 square kilometers (55 square miles). This makes it the fourth largest municipality in the Salamanca province. As of 2018, about 826 people live in Sancti-Spíritus. The town's postal code is 37470.
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Where is Sancti-Spíritus Located?
Sancti-Spíritus is part of the Comarca de Ciudad Rodrigo area. This region is known for its beautiful countryside. The town is also in a smaller area called Campo del Yeltes. This name means "Field of the Yeltes," referring to a local river.
How is Sancti-Spíritus Governed?
Like many towns in Spain, Sancti-Spíritus is run by a local government called the Ayuntamiento. This is similar to a town council. The town has a mayor, who is the main leader. The current mayor is Bienvenido Garduño Sánchez. He is a member of the People's Party.
What is the Size and Population of Sancti-Spíritus?
Sancti-Spíritus covers an area of 142 square kilometers. This makes it one of the larger towns in the province by land size. However, it has a smaller population. In 2018, there were 826 residents. This means there are not many people living in each square kilometer.
Images for kids
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A view of Sancti-Spíritus.
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The coat of arms for Sancti-Spíritus.
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A map showing the location of Sancti-Spíritus within Salamanca province.
See also
In Spanish: Sancti-Spíritus (Salamanca) para niños
