Montijo, Spain facts for kids
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Montijo
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City
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San Pedro church, Montijo
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Location in Badajoz
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 Montijo
Location in Extremadura
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous Community |  Extremadura |
| Province | Badajoz |
| Comarca | Tierra de Mérida |
| Founded | Prerromanic |
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| • Total | 119.7 km2 (46.2 sq mi) |
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201 m (659 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,614 |
| • Density | 130.44/km2 (337.85/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) |
| Postal code |
06480
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 924 (Badajoz) |
Montijo (Spanish: [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
In Spanish: Montijo (España) para niños
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