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Ladrillar

Coordinates: 40°22′N 6°03′W / 40.367°N 6.050°W / 40.367; -6.050
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Ladrillar
Panoramic view of Ladrillar
Panoramic view of Ladrillar
Coat of arms of Ladrillar
Ladrillar is located in Extremadura
Ladrillar
Ladrillar
Location of Ladrillar in Extremadura
Ladrillar is located in Spain
Ladrillar
Ladrillar
Location of Ladrillarin Spain.
Coordinates: 40°22′N 6°03′W / 40.367°N 6.050°W / 40.367; -6.050
Country Spain
Autonomous community Extremadura
ProvinceCáceres
ComarcaLas Hurdes
Government
 • AlcaldeInocencio San Nazario Iglesias
Area
 • Total53 km2 (20 sq mi)
Elevation
784 m (2,572 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total201
 • Density3.8/km2 (9.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Ladrillar, also known by its Extremaduran name Lairillal, is a municipality located in Las Hurdes, province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 234 inhabitants.

Alquerías

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The following alquerías (hamlets) are within the municipal limits of Ladrillar (traditional variants of the name are in brackets):

History

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According to old documents Ladrillar was formerly named "El Adrial". In former times the seat of the municipality was in the El Cabezo alquería and Ladrillar was part of the Nuñomoral area. People of Ladrillar are affectionately known to the locals of other nearby villages as "Veleguines", which means nervous, restless persons.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. ^ Ladrillar - General information