Villavieja de Yeltes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villavieja de Yeltes
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Location in Salamanca
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | Salamanca | ||
| Comarca | El Abadengo | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 50.84 km2 (19.63 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 785 | ||
| • Density | 15.441/km2 (39.991/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
37260
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Villavieja de Yeltes is a small and charming town in Spain. It is located in the province of Salamanca, which is part of the Castile and León region. This town is known for its quiet life and beautiful natural surroundings.
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Exploring Villavieja de Yeltes
Villavieja de Yeltes is a municipality, which means it is a local government area. It is nestled in the western part of the Castile and León region. The town is about 290 kilometers (about 180 miles) away from Madrid, the capital city of Spain.
Where is Villavieja de Yeltes Located?
The town sits at an elevation of about 738 meters (2,421 feet) above sea level. Imagine being on top of a tall building! The Yeltes river forms the northern and eastern edges of the town. The entire area of Villavieja de Yeltes is part of the river's drainage basin. This means all the rain that falls here eventually flows into the Yeltes river.
The highest point in the area is called La Berzosa, reaching 828 meters (2,717 feet) above sea level. It offers great views of the surrounding landscape.
A Look Back in Time
The area around the Yeltes river has been home to people for a very long time. We know this because of old tools and objects found there. These items show that people lived here even in prehistoric times, long before written history.
Ancient Discoveries
During the Megalithic period, people built large stone structures. Many remains of these ancient buildings have been found scattered throughout the area. These structures tell us about the early communities that lived here.
Medieval Times in Villavieja
Many discoveries have also been made from the medieval period. This was a time in history from about the 5th to the 15th century. These findings help us understand how people lived, worked, and built their communities centuries ago.
People of Villavieja de Yeltes
The number of people living in Villavieja de Yeltes has slowly decreased since 2001. Here is a table showing the population over several years:
| Year | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
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| Population | 1119 | 1113 | 1082 | 1029 | 1041 | 1022 | 989 |
| Men | 558 | 553 | 541 | 514 | 518 | 511 | 498 |
| Women | 561 | 560 | 541 | 515 | 523 | 511 | 491 |
See also
In Spanish: Villavieja de Yeltes para niños
