Frades de la Sierra

Summary

Frades de la Sierra is a village and municipality in the province of Salamanca, western Spain, part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is located 39 kilometres (24 mi) from the provincial capital city of Salamanca and has a population of 208 people.

Frades de la Sierra
Location in Salamanca
Location in Salamanca
Coordinates: 40°39′32″N 5°46′49″W / 40.65889°N 5.78028°W / 40.65889; -5.78028
CountrySpain Spain
Autonomous communityCastile and León
ProvinceSalamanca
ComarcaComarca de Guijuelo
SubcomarcaEntresierras
Government
 • MayorAndrés Pablo Melchor (PSOE)
Area
 • Total28 km2 (11 sq mi)
Elevation976 m (3,202 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total191
 • Density6.8/km2 (18/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37457

Geography edit

The municipality covers an area of 28 km2 (11 sq mi). It lies 976 metres (3,202 ft) above sea level and the postal code is 37457.

Economy edit

Culture edit

It is the birthplace of Spanish poet José María Gabriel y Galán.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Municipio:Frades de la Sierra". www.lasalina.es. Retrieved 2017-11-06.
  2. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.