Peñaranda de Bracamonte
Municipality in Castile and León, Spain
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Peñaranda de Bracamonte is a village and municipality in the province of Salamanca, Western Spain, part of the autonomous community of Castile-Leon. It is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the provincial capital city of Salamanca and has a population of 6320 people.
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Peñaranda de Bracamonte | |
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 Location in Salamanca | |
| Coordinates: 40°54′6″N 5°11′53″W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Salamanca |
| Comarca | Tierra de Peñaranda |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carmen Ávila (PSOE) |
| Area | |
• Total | 23 km2 (8.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 902 m (2,959 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 6,162 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (690/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 37300 |
It's the birthplace of Senor Wences, a ventriloquist and a frequent guest on the Ed Sulivan Show.
History
In July 1939, a powder mill in the village exploded reportedly killing 80 people and injuring 1,500.[3]
Geography
The municipality covers an area of 23 km2 (8.9 sq mi). It lies 902 metres (2,959 ft) above sea level and the postal code is 37300.
