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For the architectural element, see Bell-gable. Municipality in Castile and León, Spain
Espadaña
Municipality
Location in SalamancaLocation in Salamanca
Espadaña is located in SpainEspadañaEspadañaLocation in Spain
Coordinates: 41°04′N 6°17′W / 41.067°N 6.283°W / 41.067; -6.283
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCastile and León
ProvinceSalamanca
ComarcaVitigudino
SubcomarcaTierra de Vitigudino
Area
 • Total39 km (15 sq mi)
Elevation779 m (2,556 ft)
Population
 • Total34
 • Density0.87/km (2.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code37148

Espadaña is a sparsely populated village and municipality in the province of Salamanca, western Spain, part of the autonomous community of Castile-Leon. It is located 56 kilometres (35 mi) from the provincial capital city of Salamanca and has a population of 32 people. The name of the town originated in espadaña, a certain architectural element common in small churches throughout the Iberian Peninsula.

Geography

The municipality covers an area of 39 km (15 sq mi). It lies 779 metres (2,556 ft) above sea level and the postal code is 37148.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Municipio:Espadaña". www.lasalina.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  2. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
Municipalities in the province of Salamanca
Castile and León
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