Guijo de Galisteo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guijo de Galisteo
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Church in Guijo de Galisteo
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Extremadura |
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| Province | Cáceres | ||
| Municipality | Guijo de Galisteo | ||
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| • Total | 62.28 km2 (24.05 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 427 m (1,401 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,529 | ||
| • Density | 24.550/km2 (63.585/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Website | http://www.guijodegalisteo.es/ | ||
Guijo de Galisteo is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Cáceres. This area is part of the Extremadura region. In 2018, about 1,529 people lived there.
Where is Guijo de Galisteo?
Guijo de Galisteo is in the western part of Spain. It is in the province of Cáceres. This province is known for its beautiful natural areas. The town sits at an elevation of 427 meters. This is about 1,400 feet above sea level.
How many people live here?
The number of people living in Guijo de Galisteo has changed over time. In 1900, there were 826 residents. The population grew to 1,864 by 1981. More recently, in 2018, the population was 1,529 people. This shows how towns can grow and shrink.
Villages in the area
The municipality of Guijo de Galisteo includes a few smaller villages.
- Guijo de Galisteo is the main town.
- Valrío is another village. About 400 people live there. It was founded in the 1950s.
- El Batán is a larger village. It has about 850 residents. It was also founded in the 1950s. The Instituto Nacional de Colonización helped create these new farming communities.
See also
In Spanish: Guijo de Galisteo para niños
