Arroyo de la Luz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arroyo de la Luz
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Extremadura |
| Province | Cáceres |
| Comarca | Tajo-Salor |
| Municipality | Arroyo de la Luz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 352 m (1,155 ft) |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 5,851 |
| • Density | 488/km2 (1,260/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Arroyo de la Luz is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Cáceres. This province is part of Extremadura, which is an autonomous community (a special region) in Spain.
In 2018, about 5,851 people lived in Arroyo de la Luz. It is a place with a rich history and local traditions.
Arroyo de la Luz: A Spanish Town
Arroyo de la Luz is known as a municipality. This means it is a local area with its own government. It is like a city or a town with its surrounding villages and land.
Location and Geography
The town is found in the western part of Spain. It is part of the Tajo-Salor area, which is a comarca (a traditional region). The town sits at an elevation of 352 meters (about 1,155 feet) above sea level.
Important Event in 2020
In March 2020, Arroyo de la Luz had an important event. The town was put on a lockdown. This happened during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain. A lockdown means people were asked to stay home to stop a sickness from spreading.
The regional president, Guillermo Fernández Vara, made this decision. A regional president is like the leader of a state or region. There were 15 reported cases of COVID-19 in the town at that time. This measure helped to keep the community safe.
See also
In Spanish: Arroyo de la Luz para niños
