Villar de Argañán facts for kids
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Villar de Argañán
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Location in Salamanca
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Salamanca |
| Comarca | Comarca de Ciudad Rodrigo |
| Subcomarca | Campo de Argañán |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 718 m (2,356 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 95 |
| • Density | 3.2/km2 (8.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
37497
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Villar de Argañán is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Salamanca in Spain. This province is part of the larger region known as Castile and León. In 2018, about 95 people lived in Villar de Argañán.
This charming town is about 105 kilometers (around 65 miles) away from the city of Salamanca. For many years, until the 1950s, it was known by a different name: Villar del Puerco.
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Discover Villar de Argañán
Villar de Argañán is a quiet place in western Spain. It is a great example of a traditional Spanish village. The town is part of the Comarca de Ciudad Rodrigo area.
Where is Villar de Argañán?
This municipality is found in the western part of the Salamanca province. It is close to the border with Portugal. The area around it is known as Campo de Argañán. This name means "Field of Argañán."
Location Details
Villar de Argañán sits at an elevation of 718 meters (about 2,356 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up. The town uses Central European Time (CET), which is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2.
How Many People Live Here?
As of 2018, the population of Villar de Argañán was 95 people. This makes it a very small community. Small towns often have a close-knit feel. Everyone usually knows each other.
What's in a Name?
Villar de Argañán was once called Villar del Puerco. This name was used until the 1950s. The change in name might have been to update the town's image. "Villar" often means "village" or "small town."
How Villar de Argañán is Run
Like all municipalities in Spain, Villar de Argañán has a local government. This government helps manage the town's services and needs.
The Mayor's Role
The leader of the municipality is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of Villar de Argañán is Luis Ángel Moro Benito. He belongs to a political group called the People's Party. The Mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the town. They handle things like local services and community projects.
Town Size
The total area of Villar de Argañán is about 30 square kilometers (around 11.6 square miles). This is a relatively small area. It includes the town itself and the surrounding countryside.
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Map showing the municipal area of Villar de Argañán.
