Good to know · Emergencies
Know urgent care vs ER, and when to call 112
112 is the Spain-wide emergency number; in Extremadura it is run by the regional 112 Extremadura coordination center.
- Why it matters
- Knowing when to use 112, a continuing-care point or a hospital emergency room saves time.
- When
- Any urgent medical situation or emergency.
- Last checked
- 7 Oct 2026
Cost: Calling 112 is free (national rule; verify)
What you need
- None
Steps
- Life-threatening emergency
Call 112; the regional center coordinates police, fire, health and other services. - Non-life-threatening urgency
Ask your health center where out-of-hours primary care (Punto de Atención Continuada) operates for your area; this was not confirmed in sources.
Where
- 112 Extremadura
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https://www.juntaex.es/w/el-centro-de-atencion-de-urgencias-y-emergencias-112-extremadura-cumple-24-anos-al-servicio-de-los-ciudadanos
Tips
- Sources say 112 Extremadura calls take about 1 to 2 minutes and resources are activated in 3 to 4 minutes.
Official sources
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