Province of Cáceres

province of western Spain
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The province of Cáceres (US: /ˈkɑːsərs/ KAH-sə-rayss,[1] Spanish: [ˈkaθeɾes]) is a province of western Spain, and makes up the northern half of the autonomous community of Extremadura. Its capital is the city of Cáceres.[2]

Cáceres
Province of Cáceres
Provincia de Cáceres  (Spanish)
Flag of Cáceres
Coat of arms of Cáceres
Map of Spain with Province of Cáceres highlighted
Map of Spain with Province of Cáceres highlighted
Coordinates: 39°40′N 6°00′W / 39.667°N 6.000°W / 39.667; -6.000
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityExtremadura
CapitalCáceres
Area
 • Total19,868 km2 (7,671 sq mi)
 • RankRanked 2nd
Population
 (2014)
 • Total408,703
 • RankRanked
 • Density21/km2 (53/sq mi)
ParliamentCortes Generales
Part of the Roman bridge at Alconétar, Caceres province

References change

  1. "Cáceres". Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
  2. "Instituto Nacional de Estadistica" (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 September 2014.