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Membrío, Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Extremadura | |
| Province | Cáceres | |
| Municipality | Membrío | |
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| • Total | 207 km2 (80 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 577 | |
| • Density | 2.787/km2 (7.219/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
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Membrío (pronounced [memˈbɾi.o]) is a small municipality located in the province of Cáceres in Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2023 census, the municipality has a population of 577 inhabitants.
Membrío is located 66 kilometers away from the town of Cáceres, and within 30 kilometers of the Portuguese border.
Every August 15, Membrío celebrates a holiday known as Our Lady of Grace, dedicated to Saint Mary. During the holiday, Membrío's population spikes, since emigrants from the village and their families return for a few days. Other notable membrillero festivities are the Carnival and Easter, when, following the southern Spanish tradition, the baroque church icons are taken into the streets.
See also
In Spanish: Membrío para niños
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