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Guadalupe
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Flag of Guadalupe
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Coat of arms of Guadalupe
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Guadalupe, Cáceres is located in Spain
Guadalupe, Cáceres
Guadalupe, Cáceres
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Extremadura
Province Cáceres
Area
 • Total 68.19 km2 (26.33 sq mi)
Elevation
640 m (2,100 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,887
 • Density 27.673/km2 (71.672/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Guadalupe is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Cáceres, which is part of the Extremadura region. The town covers an area of about 68 square kilometers.

As of January 1, 2021, Guadalupe had a population of 1,822 people. It is most famous for the Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe. This historic monastery is a very important landmark in Spain.

Geography and Nature

The town of Guadalupe is surrounded by beautiful natural areas. The Guadalupe River starts its journey near the town. This river flows from the nearby Sierra de las Villuercas mountains.

The highest point in this area is a mountain called Pico la Villuerca. It stands tall at 1,603 meters (about 5,259 feet) above sea level. The landscape around Guadalupe is known for its hills and natural beauty.

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