Fuentelapeña
Fuentelapeña is a municipality located in the province of Zamora, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2009 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 858 inhabitants.
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| Coordinates: 41°15′N 5°23′W | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province |  Zamora |
| Municipality | Fuentelapeña |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58 km2 (22 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 702 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (31/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
An annual tradition in Fuentelapena is the fire-branding of the new cattle – consisting of the ranch's identifying mark, the number "6", and the number of cows held by that ranch that year.[2]
References
- Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- Jesus Garaneda (27 November 2016). "Baptism "of fire" in Fuentelapeña". La Opinion. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
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