Herrera del Duque

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Herrera del Duque
Flag of Herrera del Duque
Coat of arms of Herrera del Duque
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityExtremadura
ProvinceBadajoz
ComarcaLa Siberia
Government
 • MayorSaturnino Alcázar Vaquerizo
Area
 • Total277 km2 (107 sq mi)
Elevation
468 m (1,535 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,681
 • Density13/km2 (34/sq mi)
DemonymHerrereños
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code.
06670
WebsiteOfficial 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

References

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