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Valverde de la Virgen
Coat of arms of Valverde de la Virgen
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province León
Municipality Valverde de la Virgen
Area
 • Total 64 km2 (25 sq mi)
Elevation
838 m (2,749 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 7,294
 • Density 114.0/km2 (295.2/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Valverde de la Virgen is a small area in Spain. It is a type of local government area called a municipality. This municipality is found in the province of León. The province of León is part of a larger region called Castile and León.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a town or a small district. It has its own local government. This government helps manage things for the people living there. They take care of services like roads and local rules.

Where is Valverde de la Virgen?

Valverde de la Virgen is located in the northwest of Spain. It is in the province of León. This province is known for its history and beautiful landscapes. The region of Castile and León is one of Spain's largest.

People Living in Valverde de la Virgen

In 2006, a count of people was done. This count is called a census. The census showed that 5,034 people lived in Valverde de la Virgen. By 2018, the population had grown to 7,294 people. This means more people are choosing to live in this area.

Size and Location

The municipality of Valverde de la Virgen covers an area of about 64 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 6,400 football fields. It is located at an elevation of 838 meters above sea level. This means it is quite high up, which can affect its climate.

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