Montijo, Spain

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 / 38.91000°N 6.61750°W / 38.91000; -6.61750
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

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.

History

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

See also

References

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