Puebla de Sanabria
Puebla de Sanabria is a small town located in the north-western part of the province of Zamora in Spain, between the rivers Tera and Castro.
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  Puebla de Sanabria Location in Spain. | |
| Coordinates: 42°3′19″N 6°38′01″W | |
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| Comarca | Senabria |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | José Fernández Blanco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 81.39 km2 (31.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 960 m (3,150 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,409 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Sanabrés |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | Official website |
Castle of Puebla de Sanabria
It is the economic and political centre of the comarca of Sanabria.
History
Well known as one of the oldest settlements in the province of Zamora, its roots could get to be documented around year 509 where it appears in a record from the Council of Lugo. Some authors have the opinion that the information here found refers to the whole region instead referring only to the town. More accurate documentation can be found around the 10th century in which existed as "urbe Senabrie" indicated as organization center for its surrounding area.
Main sights
- the castle built around the 15th century by the Count of Benavente
- Romanesque-Gothic church of Nuestra Señora de Azogue (13th century)
- Hermitage of San Cayetano, in Baroque style (17th century)
- Isabeline Town Hall (16th century).
- Fort of San Carlos
Church of Nuestra Señora del Azogue.
Castle of Puebla de Sanabria, Main entrance.
Notable people
- Jesús Requejo San Román (1880-1936), Catholic activist, politician
See also
- Lago de Sanabria
References
- Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
External links
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- For more information
- Puebla de Sanabria Town Hall
- Puebla de Sanabria in Google Maps
- Fiestas de las Victorias, de Puebla de Sanabria
- Portal de Turismo de Sanabria
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