Zaorejas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zaorejas, Spain
|
||
|---|---|---|
 |
||
|
||
 Zaorejas
Location in Province of Guadalajara
Zaorejas
Location in Castilla-La Mancha
Zaorejas
Location in Spain
|
||
| Country |  Spain |
|
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | |
| Province | Guadalajara | |
| Municipality | Zaorejas | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 189 km2 (73 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,225 m (4,019 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
|
||
| • Total | 125 | |
| • Density | 0.661/km2 (1.713/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Zaorejas is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Guadalajara. This area is part of the Castile-La Mancha region. In 2018, about 125 people lived there.
Contents
About Zaorejas
Zaorejas is a type of local government area called a municipality. It covers about 189 square kilometers. The town sits high up, at 1,225 meters (about 4,019 feet) above sea level.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local district or area. It has its own local government. Zaorejas includes the main town. It also includes two other smaller villages. These villages are called Huertapelayo and Villar de Cobeta.
History of Zaorejas
Zaorejas has a long history. People have lived here for a very long time. There are signs of ancient structures in the area.
Roman Aqueduct Remains
One interesting historical feature is the remains of a Roman aqueduct. An aqueduct is like a bridge or channel. The ancient Romans built them to carry water. These structures show that Romans were once in this area. They built amazing things to bring water to their towns.
Location in Spain
Zaorejas is in the central part of Spain. The province of Guadalajara is east of Madrid. Castile-La Mancha is a large region. It is known for its wide-open spaces.
