Coordinates: 39°32′N 7°03′W / 39.533°N 7.050°W / 39.533; -7.050

Membrío

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Membrío, Spain
Coat of arms of Membrío, Spain
Coat of arms
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityExtremadura
ProvinceCáceres
MunicipalityMembrío
Area
 • Total207 km2 (80 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total634
 • Density3.1/km2 (7.9/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Membrío (pronounced [memˈbɾi.o]) is a small municipality located in the province of Cáceres in Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 880 inhabitants.

Membrío is located 66 kilometers away from the town of Cáceres, and within 30 kilometers of the Portuguese border.

On 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.

References

  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.


39°32′N 7°03′W / 39.533°N 7.050°W / 39.533; -7.050

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