16.452 Muslims in Extremadura , according to the Observatorio Andalusí
16 April 2012
According to the Observatorio Andalusí ‘s Annual Report for 2011published by the Union of Islamic Communities, in Spain live around 16,452 Muslims in Extremadura.
It highlights the following:
There are 17 Islamic identities with 16 mosques in the region of Extremadura.
Muslims living in Extremadura: 16,452 divided between foreign and Spanish (nationalized)
Foreign Muslims in Extremadura: 9,551
Spanish Muslims (nationalized): 6,901
Foreign Muslims in Badajoz (164 municipality): 3,191
Foreign Muslims in Cáceres (221 municipality): 6,360
With regard to the nationality of the foreigners living in Extremadura, the Moroccan nationality is dominant with 8645.
Muslim Students in Extremadura:
Spanish Students: 1,019
Immigrant Students: 1,655