Hoyos del Collado facts for kids
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Hoyos del Collado
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 Hoyos del Collado
Location in Spain
Hoyos del Collado
Location in Castile and León
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Ávila |
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| Municipality | Hoyos del Collado | ||
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| • Total | 9 km2 (3 sq mi) | ||
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| • Total | KIDDLE_IB | ||
| 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.
See also
In Spanish: Hoyos del Collado para niños
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