Villaverde de Guareña facts for kids
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Villaverde de Guareña
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Location in Salamanca
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 Villaverde de Guareña
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Salamanca |
| Comarca | La Armuña |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.87 km2 (6.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 831 m (2,726 ft) |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 145 |
| • Density | 9.14/km2 (23.66/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
37428
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Villaverde de Guareña is a small town, also called a municipality, in Spain. It is located in the province of Salamanca, which is part of the Castile and León region. This town is found in an area known as La Armuña.
The municipality of Villaverde de Guareña includes the main town and a smaller place called Cañadilla. The total area of the municipality is about 15.87 square kilometers. In 2017, a count by the INE showed that 149 people lived there.
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History of Villaverde de Guareña
How the Town Started
Villaverde de Guareña was first set up a long time ago, during the Middle Ages. It was founded by the Kings of León. At that time, it was known as Speola. It was part of the Armuña area, which was under the control of Salamanca in the Kingdom of León.
Changes Over Time
In 1833, new provinces were created in Spain. Villaverde de Guareña became part of the province of Salamanca. This province is in the historical region of León. Later, on July 2, 1916, the town officially changed its name from just Villaverde to Villaverde de Guareña. This new name helps to tell it apart from other places called Villaverde.
Geography and Location
Villaverde de Guareña is located in a part of Spain known for its flat lands and farming. It sits at an elevation of 831 meters (about 2,726 feet) above sea level. This makes it a bit higher than some surrounding areas. Its location in the province of Salamanca means it is in the western part of Spain.
Local Government
Like all municipalities in Spain, Villaverde de Guareña has a local government. The main leader is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Ángel Mellado, who belongs to the People's Party. The local government helps manage services for the people living in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Villaverde de Guareña para niños
