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Guijo de Santa Bárbara

Coordinates: 40°09′N 5°39′W / 40.150°N 5.650°W / 40.150; -5.650
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Guijo de Santa Bárbara
municipality
Mountains of Guijo de Santa Bárbara
Mountains of Guijo de Santa Bárbara
Flag of Guijo de Santa Bárbara
Coat of arms of Guijo de Santa Bárbara
Map of Guijo de Santa Bárbara
Map of Guijo de Santa Bárbara
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityExtremadura
ProvinceCáceres
ComarcaLa Vera
Area
 • Total35 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation
876 m (2,874 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total387
 • Density11/km2 (29/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Guijo de Santa Bárbara is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 429 inhabitants.

Overview

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This village is located at Gredos Mountains and a river known as Garganta de Jaranda. Most of the land of the municipality is placed inside a natural space (LIC de la Sierra de Gredos).

The village is a typical destination for holidays, due to be near to Madrid (2 hours by car), and because of the opportunities for walking in the mountain and the river.

The population mainly works in touristic services (hostels, bars, etc.) and agriculture.

Main festivities are celebrated in August (14-15), September (8 and 9), and December (2-4). Other events are Viriato Day in May and Trashumancia's Day in June–July.

References

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  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
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  • More information available in the non-official website: [1]

40°09′N 5°39′W / 40.150°N 5.650°W / 40.150; -5.650