Villoruela facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villoruela
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Location in Salamanca
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | Salamanca | ||
| Comarca | Las Villas | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 17.27 km2 (6.67 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 824 m (2,703 ft) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 780 | ||
| • Density | 45.17/km2 (117.0/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
37338
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Villoruela is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Salamanca in Castile and León, Spain. It is part of a larger area known as Las Villas. Villoruela is also connected to the judicial district of Peñaranda and the Commonwealth Zone of Cantalapiedra and Las Villas.
About Villoruela
Villoruela is home to just one main community. The town covers an area of about 17.27 km² (square kilometers). In 2017, official records showed that about 790 people lived there.
Where is Villoruela?
Villoruela is located in the western part of Spain. It is part of the Castile and León region, which is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Think of an autonomous community like a large state or region with its own government.
The town is specifically found in the Province of Salamanca. A province is a smaller area within an autonomous community. Villoruela is also part of a comarca called Las Villas, which is a traditional region.
Who Leads Villoruela?
The leader of Villoruela is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Florentino Hernández García. He belongs to a political party known as the PSOE. The Mayor helps make decisions for the town and its people.
Images for kids
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The Town Hall in Villoruela's main square.
See Also
For more information written for kids, check out Villoruela on Kiddle: Villoruela para niños
