Herrera del Duque

Herrera del Duque (Extremaduran: Herrera del Duqui) is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. As of 2010, the municipality has a population of 3681 inhabitants.[2]

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
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityExtremadura
ProvinceBadajoz
ComarcaLa Siberia
Government
  MayorSaturnino Alcázar Vaquerizo
Area
  Total277.3 km2 (107.1 sq mi)
Elevation
468 m (1,535 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total3,485
  Density13/km2 (33/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Herrereños
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code.
06670
WebsiteOfficial website

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.[3]

Sights

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