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Hoyos del Collado is located in Spain
Hoyos del Collado
Hoyos del Collado
Location in Spain
Hoyos del Collado is located in Castile and León
Hoyos del Collado
Hoyos del Collado
Location in Castile and León
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Castile and León
Province  Ávila
Municipality Hoyos del Collado
Area
 • Total 9 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 34
 • Density 3.78/km2 (9.8/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Hoyos del Collado is a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 39 inhabitants. It is known for its merino sheep, whose wool is used for weaving and knitting. There are 10 people involved in the raising of the sheep. Some of the sheep winter in Extremadura and some stay in Hoyos the whole year. Cattle are also raised and there several people raise chickens, turkeys, geese and other fowl. It is a peaceful, friendly village with several springs, a river nearby and mountain views.

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