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Garrovillas de Alconétar, Spain
municipality
Garrovillas Plaza Mayor
Flag of Garrovillas de Alconétar, Spain
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Coat of arms of Garrovillas de Alconétar, Spain
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Autonomous community Extremadura
Province Cáceres
Municipality Garrovillas de Alconétar
Area
 • Total 207 km2 (80 sq mi)
Elevation
327 m (1,073 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 2,054
 • Density 9.923/km2 (25.70/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Garrovillas de Alconétar is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the western part of Spain. It is found in the Extremadura region, specifically within the province of Cáceres.

This town is known for its history and connection to ancient times. In 2018, about 2,054 people lived here.

Exploring Garrovillas de Alconétar

Garrovillas de Alconétar is a charming place in the Spanish countryside. It sits in a region called Extremadura, which is famous for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. The town is part of the Cáceres province.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town or city and the surrounding smaller villages or rural areas. Garrovillas de Alconétar is one such municipality in Spain. It has its own local council that helps manage the town.

Population and People

The number of people living in Garrovillas de Alconétar changes over time. In 2005, a count called a census showed that 2,372 people lived there. By 2018, the population was recorded as 2,054. A census is an official survey that counts how many people live in an area. It also gathers information about them. This helps governments plan for schools, hospitals, and other services.

Historical Connections

Garrovillas de Alconétar has a long history, dating back to Roman times. The area is close to an important historical site.

The Roman Alconétar Bridge

Not far from Garrovillas de Alconétar, you can find the remains of the ancient Alconétar Bridge. This bridge was built by the Romans many centuries ago. It was an important part of their road network. Even though only parts of it remain today, it shows how important this area was in the past. The bridge helped people and goods travel across rivers. It was a great example of Roman engineering.

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