Béjar

Béjar (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbexaɾ]) is a town and municipality of Spain located in the province of Salamanca, autonomous community of Castile and León. As of 2018, it had a population of 12,961. The historical development of the town has been linked to its once thriving textile manufacturing industry.

Béjar
Municipality
Béjar
Béjar
Coordinates: 40°23′N 5°46′W
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCastile and León
ProvinceSalamanca
Area
  Total46 km2 (18 sq mi)
Elevation
959 m (3,146 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total12,961
  Density280/km2 (730/sq mi)
Demonymbejarano
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37700
Dialing code923
Websitewww.aytobejar.com
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