Tierra de Peñaranda facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tierra de Peñaranda
Comarca
Location in Salamanca
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	Salamanca
Area
• Total	597.45 km2 (230.68 sq mi)
Population  (2014)
• Total	12,186
• Density	20.3967/km2 (52.8272/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	CEST

Tierra de Peñaranda is a special area in Spain, located in the Salamanca province within the Castile and León region. It's known as a "comarca," which is like a traditional district or region. This area includes 19 different towns and villages, each with its own unique charm. As of 2014, about 12,186 people lived here, spread across an area of nearly 600 square kilometers.

What is a Comarca?

A comarca is a type of traditional region or district found in Spain. It's not always an official administrative area like a province, but it often groups together towns and villages that share similar geography, history, or culture. Think of it as a neighborhood or a local area that people feel connected to. Tierra de Peñaranda is one such comarca in the province of Salamanca.

Towns and Villages of Tierra de Peñaranda

The Tierra de Peñaranda comarca is made up of 19 different municipalities. Each municipality is like a local government area, often centered around a main town or village. These communities work together and share resources, even though they are separate places.

Here are the 19 municipalities that belong to Tierra de Peñaranda:

• Alaraz
• Alconada
• Aldeaseca de la Frontera
• Bóveda del Río Almar
• Cantaracillo
• El Campo de Peñaranda
• Macotera
• Malpartida
• Mancera de Abajo
• Nava de Sotrobal
• Paradinas de San Juan
• Peñaranda de Bracamonte
• Rágama
• Salmoral
• Santiago de la Puebla
• Tordillos
• Ventosa del Río Almar
• Villar de Gallimazo
• Zorita de la Frontera

Peñaranda de Bracamonte

Among these, Peñaranda de Bracamonte is often considered the main town or "capital" of the comarca. It's usually the largest and most important center for services and activities in the area.

Geography and Landscape

The Tierra de Peñaranda comarca covers an area of about 597 square kilometers. The landscape here is typical of the Castile and León region, often featuring wide plains and agricultural lands. The climate is generally continental, meaning it has hot summers and cold winters. This type of environment is good for farming, which is an important activity for many communities in the area.