Béjar
Béjar  | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 40°23′N 5°46′W / 40.383°N 5.767°W | |
| Country | Spain | 
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | 
| Province | Salamanca | 
| Area | |
 • Total  | 46 km2 (18 sq mi) | 
| Elevation | 959 m (3,146 ft) | 
| Population  (2018)  | |
 • Total  | 12,961 | 
| • Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) | 
| Demonym | bejarano | 
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | 
| Postal code | 37700  | 
| Dialing code | 923 | 
| Website | www | 
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.