Sariegos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sariegos, Spain
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Town hall of Sariegos
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | León | ||
| Municipality | Sariegos | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 36 km2 (14 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 5,040 | ||
| • Density | 140.0/km2 (363/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Sariegos is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of León, in the region of Castile and León, Spain. It's a place where people live and work, just like a city or a village.
In 2018, a count of the people living there, called a census, showed that Sariegos had about 5,040 residents. This means it's a growing community in Spain.
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What is Sariegos?
Sariegos is a type of local government area in Spain called a municipality. Think of it like a county or a district. It has its own local government that helps manage things for the people living there.
Where is Sariegos Located?
Sariegos is found in the northwestern part of Spain. It's part of the larger region known as Castile and León. This region is one of the biggest in Spain and has a rich history.
The Province of León
Sariegos is specifically located within the province of León. A province is like a state or a larger administrative area within a region. The city of León is the capital of this province.
People of Sariegos
The number of people living in Sariegos has changed over time. In 2004, there were 3,451 people. By 2018, the population had grown to 5,040. This growth shows that more families and individuals are choosing to live in Sariegos.
How Population is Counted
The numbers for the population come from a census. A census is like a big survey that counts everyone living in a certain area. In Spain, the INE (National Statistics Institute) is in charge of doing these counts.
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Town hall of Sariegos
