Arapiles, Castile and León

40°53′39″N 5°38′41″W / 40.89417°N 5.64472°W / 40.89417; -5.64472CountrySpainAutonomous communityCastile and LeónProvinceSalamancaComarcaCampo de SalamancaGovernment • MayorSigifredo Marcos Rodríguez (People's Party)Area • Total25 km² (10 sq mi)Elevation840 m (2,760 ft)Population • Total644 • Density26/km² (67/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code

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.

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

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