Montijo, Spain

Montijo (Spanish pronunciation: [monˈtixo]) is a town and municipality in the province of Badajoz, in Extremadura, Spain. It has a population of 16,236 inhabitants (in 2010). It is located between Badajoz and Mérida, near Guadiana river banks. The extension of the municipality covers three different centers of population: Lácara, Barbaño and Montijo, the latter being the capital.

Montijo
City
Spain Square
Spain Square
Location in Badajoz
Location in Badajoz
Montijo is located in Extremadura
Montijo
Montijo
Location of Montijo within Extremadura
Coordinates: 38°54′36″N 6°37′3″W
Country Spain
Autonomous Community Extremadura
ProvinceBadajoz
ComarcaTierra de Mérida
FoundedPrerromanic
Government
  MayorManuel Gómez Rodríguez (PSOE)
Area
  Total119.7 km2 (46.2 sq mi)
Elevation201 m (659 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total15,614
  Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2))
Postal code
06480
Area code+34 (Spain) + 924 (Badajoz)
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The Battle of Montijo was fought near the town in 1644.

See also

References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.


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