Ladrillar

Ladrillar, Spain
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.

Alquerías

The following alquerías (small settlements of a few houses) are within the municipal limits of Ladrillar (traditional variants of the name are in brackets):

History

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.[1]

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Coordinates: 40°22′N 6°03′W / 40.367°N 6.050°W / 40.367; -6.050


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