Sorihuela facts for kids
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Sorihuela
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Location in Salamanca
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 Sorihuela
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | Salamanca | |
| Comarca | Sierra de Béjar | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 20 km2 (8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,007 m (3,304 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 273 | |
| • Density | 14/km2 (35/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
37777
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Sorihuela is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the country of Spain. It is found in the province of Salamanca, which is part of the larger region called Castile and León. In 2016, about 263 people lived there.
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What is Sorihuela?
Sorihuela is a municipality, which is like a local area with its own government. Think of it as a small town or district that manages its own local services. It covers an area of about 20 square kilometers.
Where is Sorihuela Located?
Sorihuela is in the province of Salamanca. A province is a larger area, similar to a county in some other countries, that groups many municipalities together. Salamanca province is in the western part of Spain.
The province of Salamanca is part of a bigger area called Castile and León. This is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities," which are like large states or regions with their own governments.
Who Leads Sorihuela?
Every municipality has a leader, usually called a mayor. The mayor helps make decisions for the town and its people. For Sorihuela, the mayor is María de Las Nieves García Mateos. She belongs to a political group called the People's Party.
How Many People Live There?
In 2016, the population of Sorihuela was 263 people. This number can change over time as people move in or out, or as families grow. By 2018, the population was recorded as 273 people.
See also
In Spanish: Sorihuela para niños
