Ferreras de Arriba

Ferreras de Arriba, Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Zamora
Municipality Ferreras de Arriba
Area
  Total 48 km2 (19 sq mi)
Population (2009)
  Total 479
  Density 10.7/km2 (28/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Ferreras de Arriba 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 479.

The village is situated in the Reserva Natural de Caza Sierra de La Culebra natural space. Its highest point is the Miño Cuevo mountain, which is 1.211 meters above sea level.

One of its remarkable traditions is the winter masquerade of "La Filandorra", which is held on December 26.

Coordinates: 41°54′N 6°11′W / 41.900°N 6.183°W / 41.900; -6.183


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