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Jaraíz de la Vera

Town

Jaraíz de la Vera is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2012 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 6,727 inhabitants. It is situated to the north of Extremadura and it is the capital city of the comarca La Vera.

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From 1964 to 1991 the town was home to "The Institute of Studies on Ancient Weapons" which was part of the Higher Council for Scientific Research. The institute was led by Ada Bruhn Hoffmeyer and her husband.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Jaraíz de la Vera
Province
Cáceres
Autonomous community
Extremadura
Population (INE 2025)
6,831
Altitude
569 m
Area (IGN)
62 km²
Postcode
10400
Demonym
jaraiceña / jaraiceño
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The essentials for getting around Jaraíz de la Vera without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 40.0608° N, 5.7573° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
10400
Altitude
569 m
Population (INE 2025)
6,831 inhabitants
Province / region
Cáceres · Extremadura
Official website
jaraizdelavera.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Jaraíz de la Vera's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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