Santiago de la Puebla facts for kids
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Santiago de la Puebla
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Location in Salamanca
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | Salamanca | |
| Comarca | Tierra de Peñaranda | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 53 km2 (20 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 867 m (2,844 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 324 | |
| • Density | 6.11/km2 (15.83/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
37311
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| Dialing code | 923 | |
Santiago de la Puebla is a small village in western Spain. It is part of a larger area called a municipality. This municipality is located in the Province of Salamanca.
The Province of Salamanca is found within the Castile and León region. This region is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Santiago de la Puebla is about 54 kilometers from the city of Salamanca. Salamanca is the main city, or capital, of the province.
In 2018, about 324 people lived in Santiago de la Puebla.
About Santiago de la Puebla
The municipality of Santiago de la Puebla covers an area of 53 square kilometers. This is about 20 square miles. The village sits 867 meters (2,844 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up from the ocean.
What People Do There
The main way people make a living in Santiago de la Puebla is through agriculture. This means farming. A lot of the farming in the area involves growing olive trees. Olives are used to make olive oil, which is very popular in Spain.
Local Government
The leader of Santiago de la Puebla is called the Alcalde (Mayor). As of 2011, the mayor was Casimiro García Pérez. He belonged to the PSOE. This is one of the main political parties in Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Santiago de la Puebla para niños
