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Villar de Ciervo
Coat of arms of Villar de Ciervo
Coat of arms
Location in Salamanca
Location in Salamanca
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Salamanca
Comarca Comarca de Ciudad Rodrigo
Subcomarca Campo de Argañán
Area
 • Total 57 km2 (22 sq mi)
Elevation
679 m (2,228 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 279
 • Density 4.89/km2 (12.68/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37488

Villar de Ciervo is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Salamanca. This province is part of a larger region in Spain called Castile and León, which is an autonomous community. As of 2016, about 289 people lived in Villar de Ciervo. It's a quiet place in the countryside of western Spain.

About Villar de Ciervo

Villar de Ciervo is a charming municipality in the western part of Spain. It's known for its peaceful rural setting. The town is part of the Comarca de Ciudad Rodrigo, a traditional area. It also belongs to a smaller sub-region called Campo de Argañán.

Where is Villar de Ciervo?

Villar de Ciervo is located in the Province of Salamanca. This province is in the Castile and León region of Spain. The town is situated at an elevation of 679 meters (about 2,228 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up! Its location in western Spain means it's close to the border with Portugal.

Who Lives in Villar de Ciervo?

As of 2016, the municipality had a population of 289 people. This makes it a very small community. Small towns like Villar de Ciervo often have a close-knit feel. People know each other well and life can be very calm. The population figures can change slightly each year.

How is Villar de Ciervo Governed?

Like all municipalities in Spain, Villar de Ciervo has a local government. This government helps run the town and make decisions for its residents. The main leader of the town is called the Mayor.

The Mayor and Local Politics

The Mayor of Villar de Ciervo is Álvaro Sánchez Estevez. He is in charge of the town's day-to-day operations. The Mayor belongs to a political group called the People's Party. This is one of the major political parties in Spain. The Mayor and the local council work together to manage things like public services and local events.

Geography and Surroundings

Villar de Ciervo covers an area of about 57 square kilometers (about 22 square miles). This area includes the town itself and the surrounding countryside. The landscape around the town is typical of the Salamanca province. It often features rolling hills and agricultural land.

What's the Weather Like?

Villar de Ciervo uses CET during most of the year. This means it's one hour ahead of UTC. During the summer, they switch to CEST. This makes them two hours ahead of UTC. This time change is common in many European countries.

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