Tierra de Ledesma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tierra de Ledesma
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Comarca
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![]() Location in Salamanca
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Country | Spain |
Autonomous community | Castile and León |
Province | Salamanca |
Area | |
• Total | 1,078.86 km2 (416.55 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 7,069 |
• Density | 6.5523/km2 (16.9703/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Tierra de Ledesma is a special kind of region, called a comarca, located in the Salamanca province in Castile and León, Spain. It's like a group of towns and villages that share a history and culture.
This area is home to 30 different towns and villages, also known as municipalities. Some of these include Aldearrodrigo, Almenara de Tormes, Ledesma, Monleras, and Villarmayor. The main town that gives the region its name is Ledesma.
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What is a Comarca?
A comarca is a traditional region in Spain. It's not always an official government area, but it helps people understand different parts of a province. These areas often have similar landscapes, traditions, or ways of life.
Tierra de Ledesma's Location
Tierra de Ledesma is found in the western part of the Salamanca province. This province is part of the larger Castile and León region in central Spain. The area covers about 1,078 square kilometers (around 416 square miles).
Population and Life
About 7,000 people live in Tierra de Ledesma. Many of the towns are small, and life there often involves farming and traditional activities. The region is known for its quiet, rural charm.
Towns of Tierra de Ledesma
The comarca includes many small towns, each with its own unique character. Here are all 30 municipalities that make up this region:
- Aldearrodrigo
- Almenara de Tormes
- Añover de Tormes
- Doñinos de Ledesma
- Encina de San Silvestre
- El Arco
- Gejuelo del Barro
- Golpejas
- Juzbado
- La Mata de Ledesma
- Ledesma
- Monleras
- Palacios del Arzobispo
- Rollán
- San Pedro del Valle
- San Pelayo de Guareña
- Sando
- Santa María de Sando
- Santiz
- Sardón de los Frailes
- Tabera de Abajo
- Tremedal de Tormes
- Valdelosa
- Vega de Tirados
- Villarmayor
- Villasdardo
- Villaseco de los Gamitos
- Villaseco de los Reyes
- Zamayón
- Zarapicos