Cedillo
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| Cedillo, Spain | |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Extremadura |
| Province | Cáceres |
| Municipality | Cedillo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61 km2 (24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 270 m (890 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 518 |
| • Density | 9.0/km2 (23/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Cedillo is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2008 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 518 inhabitants.
[edit] Languages
Although the official language is Spanish, the fact of being a border with Portugal is that many people speak Portuguese.
This is because most of the first inhabitants of Cedillo were Portuguese. Also speaking Spanish was considered an act of pedantry and a symbol of social and economic relief. The children who could attend school spoke Spanish, and Portuguese in their homes.
Currently older people mostly speak Portuguese, while young people Spanish, fully understanding both languages.
Coordinates: 39°39′N 7°30′W / 39.65°N 7.5°W
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