Santa María del Arroyo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa María del Arroyo
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Parish Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, Santa María del Arroyo
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 Santa María del Arroyo
Location in Castile and León
Santa María del Arroyo
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Ávila |
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| Municipality | Santa María del Arroyo | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 11.13 km2 (4.30 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,152 m (3,780 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 111 | ||
| • Density | 9.97/km2 (25.83/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Santa María del Arroyo is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Ávila. This province is part of the larger region called Castile and León in Spain. In 2006, a count of the people living there, called a census, showed that 114 people lived in Santa María del Arroyo. By 2018, the population was 111.
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Where is Santa María del Arroyo?
Santa María del Arroyo is found in the central part of Spain. It is in the Castile and León region, which is known for its history and beautiful landscapes. The town is located within the province of Ávila.
Geographical Location
This small municipality is situated in a rural area. It is surrounded by nature, which is typical for many towns in this part of Spain. The exact coordinates are 40°36′1″N and 4°55′20″W.
Elevation
Santa María del Arroyo is located at an elevation of 1,152 meters (about 3,780 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up, which can influence its climate and scenery.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a small group of towns and the land around them. Each municipality has its own local council that helps manage things like roads, schools, and local services for the people who live there.
Local Government
The people living in a municipality elect leaders to make decisions for their community. These leaders work to improve the town and make sure it runs smoothly.
Population and Community
Santa María del Arroyo is a very small community. With just over 100 people, everyone likely knows each other. Small towns often have a strong sense of community.
Population Changes
Like many small towns, the number of people living in Santa María del Arroyo can change over time. The census helps us keep track of these changes.
Time Zone
Santa María del Arroyo follows Central European Time (CET). This means it is one hour ahead of UTC during standard time.
Daylight Saving Time
During the summer months, the town switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST). This means the clocks move forward by one hour, making it two hours ahead of UTC. This is done to make better use of daylight.
Images for kids
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Parish Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, Santa María del Arroyo
See also
In Spanish: Santa María del Arroyo para niños
