Torregamones facts for kids
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Torregamones, Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | Zamora | ||
| Municipality | Torregamones | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 36 km2 (14 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 779 m (2,556 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 277 | ||
| • Density | 7.69/km2 (19.93/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Website | http://www.torregamones.es.tl/ | ||
Torregamones is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Zamora. This province is part of the Castile and León region in Spain. In 2007, about 310 people lived there. The town is important because it connects the Sayago area of Zamora province with Portugal. Specifically, it links to the Portuguese town of Miranda do Douro.
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About Torregamones
Torregamones is a municipality in Spain. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town and the land around it. This town is found in the western part of the Zamora province.
Where is Torregamones Located?
Torregamones is in the Castile and León region of Spain. It is in the province of Zamora. The town is close to the border with Portugal.
It shares its borders with several other places:
- To the north, it borders Villardiegua de la Ribera.
- To the east, it borders Moralina.
- To the south, it borders Gamones.
- To the west, it borders Portugal.
How Many People Live There?
In 2007, the official count showed that 310 people lived in Torregamones. This included 166 men and 144 women. By 2018, the population had slightly decreased to 277 people.
What is the Mayor's Role?
The mayor is the leader of the municipality. The current mayor of Torregamones is Javier Sánchez. He belongs to a political group called the People's Party (PP). The mayor helps manage the town and its services.
