Villaselán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villaselán, Spain
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View of the entrance to Villaselán, León, Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | León |
| Municipality | Villaselán |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.52 km2 (21.82 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 862 m (2,828 ft) |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 196 |
| • Density | 3.468/km2 (8.982/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Villaselán is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of León in Castile and León, Spain. It's a quiet place in the countryside.
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Where is Villaselán?
Villaselán is found in the northwestern part of Spain. Spain is divided into large areas called autonomous communities, and Villaselán is in the community of Castile and León. Within this community, there are smaller areas called provinces, and Villaselán belongs to the province of León.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a group of villages that share a local administration. Villaselán is one of these municipalities, covering an area of about 56.52 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 5,652 football fields!
How Many People Live There?
According to a count of people called a census from 2004, Villaselán had 270 people living there. By 2018, the population was 196 people. A census helps countries know how many people live in different places.
Nature Around Villaselán
Villaselán is located at an elevation of 862 meters (about 2,828 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can influence the local weather and the types of plants and animals that live nearby. The area around Villaselán is mostly rural, with fields and natural landscapes typical of the León province.
See also
In Spanish: Villaselán (León) para niños
