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(Redirected from Arapiles, Salamanca) Municipality in Castile and León, Spain
Arapiles
Municipality
Flag of ArapilesFlagCoat of arms of ArapilesCoat of arms
Location in SalamancaLocation in Salamanca
Arapiles is located in SpainArapilesArapilesLocation in Spain
Coordinates: 40°53′39″N 5°38′41″W / 40.89417°N 5.64472°W / 40.89417; -5.64472
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCastile and León
ProvinceSalamanca
ComarcaCampo de Salamanca
Government
 • MayorSigifredo Marcos Rodríguez (People's Party)
Area
 • Total25 km (10 sq mi)
Elevation840 m (2,760 ft)
Population
 • Total644
 • Density26/km (67/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code37796

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 km (9.7 sq mi).

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

The postal 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.

  • Seen from the village, the Lesser Arapile (Arapil Chico) is on the left Seen from the village, the Lesser Arapile (Arapil Chico) is on the left
  • Sign showing the battlefield at Arapiles Sign showing the battlefield at Arapiles

References

  1. ^ "Municipio:Arapiles". www.lasalina.es. Retrieved 2017-10-25.
  2. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
Municipalities in the province of Salamanca
Castile and León


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