Fresno de la Vega

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Fresno de la Vega, Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province León
Municipality Fresno de la Vega
Area
 - Total 15 km² (5.8 sq mi)
Population (2004)
 - Total 645
 - Density 43.0/km² (111.4/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Fresno de la Vega, is a municipality located in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 645 inhabitants. Fresno is known locally for its unique variety of large Spanish peppers, called 'morron'. The village has a small market which sells retail quantities of locally grown produce. During the last Sunday of September the village hosts a 'Pepper Fair'.

Coordinates: 42°21′N 5°32′W / 42.35, -5.533