Valdemeca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valdemeca
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Panoramic view of Valdemeca(Small town).
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 Valdemeca
Location in Spain
Valdemeca
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile-La Mancha |
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| Province |  Cuenca |
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| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 88 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Valdemeca is a small town in Spain. It is a municipality (a type of local government area). Valdemeca is located in the province of Cuenca. This province is part of the autonomous community called Castile-La Mancha.
About Valdemeca
Valdemeca is a quiet place. It is known for its natural beauty. The town is surrounded by mountains and forests.
Location and Climate
Valdemeca covers an area of 70 square kilometers. Its climate is continental. This means it has hot summers and cold winters. The town is located at an altitude of 1387 meters. Its exact coordinates are 40° 13′59″N latitude and 1° 43′59″W longitude.
People and Population
As of 2003, Valdemeca had 101 people living there. There were 56 males and 45 females. The population density is very low. It is only 1.4 people per square kilometer. This means there are not many people living in a large area. The town's population has decreased over time. Between 1996 and 2005, it lost about 13.6% of its residents.
Local Government
The mayor of Valdemeca is Mr. Moisés Heras García. He belongs to the political party called Izquierda Unida de Castilla-La Mancha. Valdemeca is special because it has a "one-man municipal council". This means the mayor is the only elected official. There is no larger group of council members. This system is common in very small towns.
In the 2004 Spanish General Election, people in Valdemeca voted for different parties. The Partido Popular received the most votes. They got 39 votes, which was 61.9% of all votes. The Partido Socialista Obrero Español got 17 votes (27.0%). Izquierda Unida de Castilla-La Mancha received 7 votes (11.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Valdemeca (Cuenca) para niños
