Peraleda de la Mata facts for kids
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Peraleda de la Mata
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 Peraleda de la Mata
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Extremadura | ||
| Province | Cáceres | ||
| Municipality | Peraleda de la Mata | ||
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| • Total | 92 km2 (36 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,390 | ||
| • Density | 15.11/km2 (39.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Peraleda de la Mata is a small town, also known as a municipality, in Spain. It is located in the province of Cáceres. This area is part of Extremadura, one of Spain's autonomous communities. In 2018, about 1,390 people lived in Peraleda de la Mata.
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Where is Peraleda de la Mata?
Peraleda de la Mata is found right on the border between the provinces of Cáceres and Toledo. It is about 170 kilometers (about 105 miles) away from Madrid, the capital city of Spain. You can easily reach the town by using the A-5 highway.
What is the economy like?
The main way people earn a living in Peraleda de la Mata is through farming and raising animals. Sheep farming is especially important here. Recently, the town has been working to become more modern. They have built a large industrial park next to the A-5 highway. This park helps create new jobs and businesses for the area.
What can you see there?
One of the most interesting places to visit in Peraleda de la Mata is the Dolmen of Guadalperal.
What is a Dolmen?
A dolmen is a very old stone structure. It was built a long, long time ago, often in the Neolithic period. People used dolmens as tombs or burial chambers. They are made from large upright stones with a flat stone placed on top. The Dolmen of Guadalperal is a special example of these ancient monuments.
