Ledesma, Salamanca

For other uses, see Ledesma (disambiguation).
Ledesma, Spain
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

  1. 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 / 41.083; -5.983


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