Ledesma, Castile and León

Ledesma
Location in Salamanca
Ledesma
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 41°05′15″N 6°00′00″W / 41.08750°N 6.00000°W / 41.08750; -6.00000
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCastile and León
ProvinceSalamanca
ComarcaTierra de Ledesma
Government
  MayorJosé Prieto (People's Party)
Area
  Total
141.22 km2 (54.53 sq mi)
Elevation
780 m (2,560 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total
1,636
  Density12/km2 (30/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37100

Ledesma (Spanish pronunciation: [leˈðezma]) is a town in the province of Salamanca (Spain). According to the 2016 census there are 1,767 inhabitants. The municipality of Ledesma includes rural land and covers a total of 141.22 km2 (54.53 sq mi). Its altitude is 730 metres (2,400 ft) above sea level. Its postal code is 37100.

In ancient Roman times, the town was called Bletisa. It is possible that the Bletonesii lived in this area.