Badajoz

Also known as Badajoz, Spain

Badajoz is the capital of the province of Badajoz in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. It is situated close to the Portuguese border, on the left bank of the river Guadiana. The population in 2011 was 151,565.

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Badajoz is a city in southwestern Spain that serves as the capital of Badajoz province, located near the border with Portugal along the Guadiana River. With a population of around 151,565 as of 2011, it is a significant population center in the Extremadura region.

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Key facts

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Settlement.name: Badajoz
Settlement.other_name: Badajos
Settlement.settlement_type: Municipality
Settlement.translit_lang1_type: Spanish
Settlement.translit_lang1_info: Badajoz
Settlement.imagesize: 266px
Settlement.image_flag: Bandera de Badajoz.svg
Settlement.image_shield: Coat of Arms of Badajoz.svg
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Settlement.map_caption: Location of Badajoz
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Spain
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Autonomous Community
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Extremadura
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Badajoz
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Comarca

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Badajoz
Demonym: pacense
Population: 150209
Area: 1470
Elevation: 185
Official website: www.aytobadajoz.es
Image: Vista de Badajoz desde la Torre Espantaperros.jpg
Dialing code: 924
Licence plate code: BA

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Commons category: Badajoz
postal code: 06001–06012
P8168: Cerreto Guidi
Commons gallery: Badajoz
inception: 0875-00-00
native label: Badajoz
female population: 77624
male population: 73078
P12749: Moselle

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Contents

History
Ancient times
Founding to Middle Ages
1660–1811
The Storming of Badajoz (1812)
Spanish Civil War
Modern history
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Administration
Neighborhoods
Districts
Economy
Notable landmarks
Municipal buildings
Historical sites
Alcazaba
Vauban fort
La Giralda
Puerta de Palmas
Real Monasterio de Santa Ana
Gardens
Museums
Plazas
Residential buildings
Cemeteries
Bridges
Culture and education
Religion
Sports and recreation
Football
Basketball
Golf
Transport
Healthcare
Notable people
Town twinning
See also
References
Notes
References
Bibliography
External links

Badajoz (Baṭalyaws) was founded by Ibn Marwan towards 875. In the 11th century, it became the seat of the Taifa of Badajoz, noted as a hub for (high) cultural production under the Aftasids despite military and political unstability. Badajoz was conquered by the Kingdom of León in 1230, becoming a royal demesne and seat of an opulent diocese. Due to the spillover of civil wars and conflicts with Portugal, the city underwent many spells of calamity throughout the medieval and modern periods. Featuring an area of 1,470 km2, the extensive municipal territory of Badajoz comprises the main city and about 26 secondary settlements and .