Ledesma, Castile and León
For other uses, see Ledesma (disambiguation).
| Ledesma | |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Salamanca |
| Municipality | Ledesma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 141,22 km2 (5,453 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 1,795 |
| • Density | 12,71/km2 (3,290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Roman bridge, Ledesma with the village in the background.
Ledesma (Spanish pronunciation: [leˈðezma]) is a village in the province of Salamanca (Spain). According to the 2014 census[1] there are 1,795 inhabitants (880 men, 915 women), in an area of 141,22 km². Its altitude is 730 metres above sea level. Its Spanish postal code is 37100.
In ancient Roman times, the city was called Bletisa. It is possible that the Bletonesii lived in this area.
References
- ↑ Instituto nacional de estadística (Spain) http://www.ine.es
See also
List of municipalities in Salamanca
Coordinates: 41°05′N 5°59′W / 41.083°N 5.983°W
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