Santa Marta de Tormes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Marta de Tormes
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Municipality
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Location is Salamanca
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 Santa Marta de Tormes
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | Salamanca | ||
| Comarca | Campo de Salamanca | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation
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778 m (2,552 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 14,732 | ||
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) | ||
| Postal code |
37900, 37194
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 923 (Salamanca) | ||
Santa Marta de Tormes is a town in western Spain. Its name means "Saint Martha upon Tormes." It is located in the province of Salamanca. This province is part of the Castile and León region, which is an autonomous community in Spain.
Santa Marta de Tormes is very close to the main city of Salamanca, only about 3 kilometers away. It is also part of an area known as the Campo de Salamanca region. The town's total area is about 10 square kilometers. In 2018, around 14,732 people lived there.
Local Culture and Festivals
Santa Marta de Tormes celebrates several important festivals throughout the year. These events are a big part of the town's culture and bring people together.
San Blas Festival
The San Blas Festival is celebrated every year on February 3rd. This festival honors Saint Blaise. It is a traditional event with local customs and activities.
Santa Marta Festival
The main festival for the town is the Santa Marta Festival. It takes place on July 29th. This day celebrates Saint Martha, who is the patron saint of the town. These celebrations often include music, parades, and other fun events for everyone.
See also
- In Spanish: Santa Marta de Tormes para niños
