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Hoyos del Collado

Coordinates: 40°21′34″N 5°12′4″W / 40.35944°N 5.20111°W / 40.35944; -5.20111
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Hoyos del Collado
View of Hoyos del Collado.
View of Hoyos del Collado.
Hoyos del Collado is located in Spain
Hoyos del Collado
Hoyos del Collado
Location in Spain.
Hoyos del Collado is located in Castile and León
Hoyos del Collado
Hoyos del Collado
Hoyos del Collado (Castile and León)
Coordinates: 40°21′34″N 5°12′4″W / 40.35944°N 5.20111°W / 40.35944; -5.20111
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Ávila
MunicipalityHoyos del Collado
Area
 • Total9 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total34
 • Density3.8/km2 (9.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Hoyos del Collado is a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 39 inhabitants. It is known for its merino sheep, whose wool is used for weaving and knitting. There are 10 people involved in the raising of the sheep. Some of the sheep winter in Extremadura and some stay in Hoyos the whole year. Cattle are also raised and there several people raise chickens, turkeys, geese and other fowl. It is a peaceful, friendly village with several springs, a river nearby and mountain views.

References

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  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.