Tormellas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tormellas
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Traditional house in Tormellas
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 Tormellas
Location in Castile and León
Tormellas
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Ávila |
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| Municipality | Tormellas | ||
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| • Total | 9 km2 (3 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 41 | ||
| • Density | 4.56/km2 (11.8/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Tormellas is a small and charming municipality located in the province of Ávila, which is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small city, with its own local leaders.
In 2018, Tormellas had a population of 41 people. This makes it a very small community. Back in 2009, the population was 73 inhabitants, showing that the number of people living there has changed over time.
Exploring Tormellas
Tormellas is nestled in a beautiful part of Spain. The province of Ávila is known for its historic cities and natural landscapes. Tormellas itself covers an area of about 9 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 900 football fields!
The area around Tormellas is often quiet and peaceful. It's a great place to see traditional Spanish houses. These homes often have a unique style that fits in with the local environment.
Local Leadership
Like all municipalities, Tormellas has a local leader. This person is called the Alcaldesa (if female) or Alcalde (if male), which means Mayor. The current Alcaldesa of Tormellas is María del Carmen Carrera Blázquez.
The Mayor's job is to help manage the town. They work on things like local services and making decisions for the community. This includes looking after the roads, public spaces, and other important parts of daily life in Tormellas.
Location in Spain
Tormellas is located in the western part of the province of Ávila. This province is in the central-western part of Spain. Castile and León is one of Spain's largest autonomous communities. An autonomous community is like a large region with its own government, similar to a state or a province in other countries.
The coordinates for Tormellas are 40°18′15″N latitude and 5°30′42″W longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map of the world.
See also
- In Spanish: Tormellas para niños
