Montijo, Spain

Montijo
City
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Coat of arms

Location in Badajoz
Montijo
Location of Montijo within Extremadura
Coordinates: 38°54′36″N 6°37′3″W / 38.91000°N 6.61750°W / 38.91000; -6.61750Coordinates: 38°54′36″N 6°37′3″W / 38.91000°N 6.61750°W / 38.91000; -6.61750
Country  Spain
Autonomous Community  Extremadura
Province Badajoz
Comarca Tierra de Mérida
Founded Prerromanic
Government
  Mayor Manuel Gómez Rodríguez (PSOE)
Area
  Total 119.7 km2 (46.2 sq mi)
Elevation(AMSL) 201 m (659 ft)
Population (2016)
  Total 15,674
  Density 130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2))
Postal code 06480
Area code(s) +34 (Spain) + 924 (Badajoz)
Website Official website

Montijo 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 3 different centers of population: Lácara, Barbaño and Montijo, being the last one the capital.

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

The town is also related to Eugenie de Montijo.


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