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

In 1812 there was a battle in the vicinity known as the Battle of Salamanca (Batalla de los Arapiles) fought in the Peninsular War.

  • Seen from the village, the Lesser Arapile (Arapil Chico) is on the left
    Seen from the village, the Lesser Arapile (Arapil Chico) is on the left
  • Sign showing the battlefield at Arapiles
    Sign showing the battlefield at Arapiles

References

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


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arapiles,_Castile_and_Le%C3%B3n
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