Herrera del Duque

Herrera del Duque

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Herrera del Duque
Location of Herrera del Duque within Extremadura
Coordinates: 39°10′7″N 5°3′4″W / 39.16861°N 5.05111°W / 39.16861; -5.05111
Country Spain
Autonomous community Extremadura
Province Badajoz
Comarca La Siberia
Government
  Mayor Saturnino Alcázar Vaquerizo
Area
  Total 277.3 km2 (107.1 sq mi)
Elevation 468 m (1,535 ft)
Population (2016)
  Total 3,613
  Density 13/km2 (34/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Herrereños
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code. 06670
Website Official website

Herrera del Duque is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. As of 2010, the municipality has a population of 3681 inhabitants.[1]

The town is commanded by a 15th-16th-century fortress-castle. Other sights include the church of St. John the Baptist and the hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Consolación.

Villages

The municipality includes the village of Peloche, located at 8 km from the town, with a population of 235 inhabitants according to the 2009 census.[2]

Sights

Plaza de España in Herrera del Duque
Church tower in Herrera del Duque
San Antón celebrations in Peloche

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