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Gata
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Country Spain
Autonomous community Extremadura
Province Cáceres
Comarca Sierra de Gata
Area
 • Total 94.18 km2 (36.36 sq mi)
Elevation
637 m (2,090 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,493
 • Density 15.853/km2 (41.058/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Gata is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Cáceres. This province is part of Extremadura, which is an autonomous community in western Spain. The postal code for Gata is 10860.

About Gata

Gata is found in a beautiful area called the Sierra de Gata. This region is known for its mountains and natural beauty. The town itself sits at an elevation of 637 meters (about 2,090 feet) above sea level. In 2018, Gata had a population of around 1,493 people. This makes it a quiet and peaceful place to live.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or city along with the surrounding land. Gata is one such municipality in Spain. It has its own local council that helps manage things for the people living there.

Villages in Gata

The municipality of Gata includes the main town of Gata itself. It also includes another smaller village:

  • Gata
  • Moheda de Gata (sometimes called La Mueda)

These villages are part of the same local government area.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Gata (Cáceres) para niños

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