Ladrillar, Spain | ||
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Country | Spain | |
Autonomous community | Extremadura | |
Province | Cáceres | |
Municipality | Ladrillar | |
Government | ||
• Alcalde | Inocencio San Nazario Iglesias | |
Area | ||
• Total | 53 km2 (20 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 784 m (2,572 ft) | |
Population (2007) | ||
• Total | 234 | |
• Density | 4.4/km2 (11/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Ladrillar, also known by its extremaduran name Ladrillal, 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.
The following alquerías (small settlements of a few houses) are within the municipal limits of Ladrillar (traditional variants of the name are in brackets):
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.
Coordinates: 40°22′N 6°03′W / 40.367°N 6.050°W