Malpartida de Cáceres facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Malpartida de Cáceres
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 Malpartida de Cáceres
Location in Extremadura
Malpartida de Cáceres
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous Community |  Extremadura |
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| Province | Cáceres | ||
| Comarca | Tajo-Salor | ||
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| • Total | 34 km2 (13 sq mi) | ||
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371 m (1,217 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 4,156 | ||
| • Density | 122.2/km2 (317/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) | ||
| Postal code |
10910
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 927 (Cáceres) | ||
Malpartida de Cáceres is a town in the province of Cáceres in Spain. It is home to about 4,156 people (as of 2018). This charming town is located just 11 kilometers west of Cáceres city.
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Exploring Nature in Malpartida
Malpartida de Cáceres is famous for its beautiful natural areas. It is a great place to learn about wildlife and unique landscapes.
Los Barruecos Natural Monument
The Los Barruecos Natural Monument is a special protected area. It covers about 319 hectares, which is like 788 football fields! Here, you will see amazing rock formations and calm waters. It is a perfect example of how nature creates incredible art.
Home to White Storks
One of the most important animals in Malpartida de Cáceres is the white stork (Ciconia ciconia). There are so many storks here that it is one of the largest populations in all of Europe! These birds are very special to the town.
In 1997, a group called EURONATUR declared Malpartida de Cáceres a "European Stork Village." This means the town is recognized for its efforts to protect storks. It is also an active member of the European Stork-Village Network, working with other towns to help these amazing birds.
Discovering Malpartida's Culture
Malpartida de Cáceres also has a rich cultural side, with interesting museums that showcase art and history.
Museo Vostell Malpartida
The Museo Vostell Malpartida is a modern art museum. It was started in 1976 by a German artist named Wolf Vostell. The museum is located about 3 kilometers from the town center, right inside the Los Barruecos Natural Monument.
The buildings that house the museum used to be a factory. In the 18th and 19th centuries, people used them to process wool. Today, the museum displays a collection of contemporary art, including works from the Fluxus movement. This art movement often combines different art forms and challenges traditional ideas about art.
Narbón Museum
In the town itself, you can find the Narbón Museum. This museum features a collection of paintings by a Spanish artist named Juan José Narbón. It is a great place to see local art and learn about the region's artistic talent.
See also
In Spanish: Malpartida de Cáceres para niños
