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Arapiles, Castile and León

Coordinates: 40°53′39″N 5°38′41″W / 40.89417°N 5.64472°W / 40.89417; -5.64472
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Arapiles
Flag of Arapiles
Coat of arms of Arapiles
Location in Salamanca
Location in Salamanca
Arapiles is located in Spain
Arapiles
Arapiles
Location 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
 • Total
25 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation840 m (2,760 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total
644
 • Density26/km2 (67/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37796

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]

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

The postal code is 37796.

History

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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

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