Higuera de Llerena

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Higuera de Llerena
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Higuera de Llerena
Location of Higuera de Llerena within Extremadura
Coordinates: 38°22′38″N5°59′58″W / 38.37722°N 5.99944°W / 38.37722; -5.99944
Country Spain
Autonomous community Extremadura
Province Badajoz
Area
  Total113.4 km2 (43.8 sq mi)
Elevation
552 m (1,811 ft)
Population
 (2018) [1]
  Total343
  Density3.0/km2 (7.8/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Higuera de Llerena is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 392 inhabitants.

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History

In 1594, the census population of the provinces, and parties of the Crown of Castile of the 16th century were part of the state Lion of the Order of Santiago. It was a village of Llerena, with Cantalgayo and Maguilla.

Consolidation

In the fall of the Ancient Regime of the town, then known as Higuera, constitutes township in the region of Extremadura. From 1834, it became part of the judiciary party of Llerena. In the census of 1842 counted 66 households and 275 residents.

Tourism

Monuments and attractions

Local events

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References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.