Martiago
| Martiago, Spain | |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Salamanca |
| Municipality | Martiago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47 km2 (18 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 367 |
| • Density | 7.8/km2 (20/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Martiago is a municipality located in the province of Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 367 inhabitants. The municipality is known because of its flat lands favourable for wars. The origin of the name Martiago comes from "Marte" <mart> and "Terra" <"Tiago"> which means: "Tierra de Marte" (knowing that Marte is the God of War in the Greek mythology) or in other words, meaning that it was there where some wars happened.
Coordinates: 40°27′N 6°29′W / 40.450°N 6.483°W
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