Arapiles, Castile and León

Arapiles is a village and municipality in the province of Salamanca, western Spain, and part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from the city of Salamanca and has a population of 645 people. The municipality covers an area of 25 km2 (9.7 sq mi).[1]

Arapiles
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Location in Salamanca
Arapiles
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 40°53′39″N 5°38′41″W
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCastile and León
ProvinceSalamanca
ComarcaCampo de Salamanca
Government
  MayorSigifredo Marcos Rodríguez (People's Party)
Area
  Total25 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation840 m (2,760 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
  Total644
  Density26/km2 (67/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37796

The village lies 840 metres (2,760 ft) above sea level.

The post code is 37796.

History

In 1812 there was a battle in the vicinity known as the Battle of Salamanca (Batalla de los Arapiles) fought in the Peninsular War.

References

  1. "Municipio:Arapiles". www.lasalina.es. Retrieved 2017-10-25.
  2. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.


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