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Membrío

Coordinates: 39°32′N 7°03′W / 39.533°N 7.050°W / 39.533; -7.050
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Membrío, Spain
Coat of arms of Membrío, Spain
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityExtremadura
ProvinceCáceres
MunicipalityMembrío
Area
 • Total207 km2 (80 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total577
 • Density2.8/km2 (7.2/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 2023 census, the municipality has a population of 577 inhabitants.[1]

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.

References

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  1. ^ "Membrío (Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
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39°32′N 7°03′W / 39.533°N 7.050°W / 39.533; -7.050