Olmedo de Camaces is a village and large municipality in the province of Salamanca, western Spain, part of the autonomous community of Castile-Leon. It is located 95 kilometres (59 mi) from the provincial capital city of Salamanca and has a population of 111 people.

Olmedo de Camaces
Coat of arms of Olmedo de Camaces
Location in Salamanca
Location in Salamanca
Coordinates: 40°52′45″N 6°37′25″W / 40.87917°N 6.62361°W / 40.87917; -6.62361
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCastile and León
ProvinceSalamanca
ComarcaEl Abadengo
Government
 • MayorJesús Martín Vicente (People's Party)
Area
 • Total
91 km2 (35 sq mi)
Elevation713 m (2,339 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total
100
 • Density1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37292

Basic History

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Camaces Olmedo, cut across the river which gives its name, honors their patron Saint, George (23 April), with bullfights, as a local tradition.[3]

The township is bordered on the north by a quartzite hill range, bordering on Cerralbo and the former desert of Fuenlabrada.

The Picon de Olmedo, at a height of 797 metres (2,615 ft) and the Cerro de San Jorge, at a height of 825 metres (2,707 ft), are among the highest altitudes of the region.

At the base-line of these hills lie the landscapes of the 'peneplain' and 'charro' field. The meadow is oak-lined -and cattle herds of 'Morucha' graze on this meadow.

Geography

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The municipality covers an area of 91 km2 (35 sq mi). It lies 713 metres (2,339 ft) above sea level and the postal code is 37292.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Municipio:Olmedo de Camaces". www.lasalina.es. Retrieved 2017-11-05.
  2. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  3. ^ "Olmedo de Camaces (Salamanca)". Archived from the original on 2009-12-07. Retrieved 2009-11-22.