Casar de Palomero facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Casar de Palomero
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Overlooking the mountains in Casar de Palomero
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Map of Casar de Palomero, Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Extremadura | ||
| Province | Cáceres | ||
| Municipality | Casar de Palomero | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 37 km2 (14 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,124 | ||
| • Density | 30.4/km2 (78.7/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Casar de Palomero is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the western part of Spain. It is found in the Extremadura region, specifically within the Province of Cáceres. In 2018, about 1,124 people lived there.
This town is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. It sits among mountains, offering great views and a peaceful atmosphere.
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Where is Casar de Palomero?
Casar de Palomero is in the northern part of the Province of Cáceres. This province is part of the larger Extremadura area. Extremadura is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities." Think of an autonomous community like a big state or region with its own government.
Location Details
The town is located at coordinates 40°22' North and 6°13' West. This means it's in the northern hemisphere and west of the prime meridian. It covers an area of about 37 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of a small city.
Casar de Palomero and Las Hurdes
Historically, Casar de Palomero was not considered part of the Las Hurdes region. Las Hurdes is a famous natural and cultural area nearby. It's known for its unique landscape and traditions.
Joining the Community
Even though it wasn't originally part of Las Hurdes, Casar de Palomero later joined with other towns in that area. They formed something called the Mancomunidad de Las Hurdes. A Mancomunidad is like a group of towns that work together. They share resources and services to help each other. This helps all the towns in the region thrive.
Images for kids
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Overlooking the mountains in Casar de Palomero
See also
In Spanish: Casar de Palomero para niños
