title: Frades de la Sierra
text: # Frades de la Sierra
  
  Frades de la Sierra is a village and municipality in the province of Salamanca, western Spain, part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is located 39 kilometres (24 mi) from the provincial capital city of Salamanca and has a population of 208 people.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The municipality covers an area of 28 $km^2$ (11 sq mi). It lies 976 metres (3,202 ft) above sea level and the postal code is 37457.
  
  ## Economy
  
  * The basis of the economy is agriculture.
  
  ## Culture
  
  It is the birthplace of Spanish poet José María Gabriel y Galán.
  
  