Almaraz

Almaraz is a town in Cáceres Province, Extremadura, Spain. As of 2005, its population is 1,295. It is on the European route E90. It is the home of the Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant. A large solar power plant is being built in the town.

Almaraz
Coat of arms
Almaraz
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 39°48′N 5°40′W
Country Spain
Autonomous communityExtremadura
ProvinceCáceres
ComarcaCampo Arañuelo
Government
  AlcaldesaMaría Sabina Hernández Fernández (2007)[1] (PP-EU)
Area
  Total34 km2 (13 sq mi)
Elevation
277 m (909 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
  Total1,765
  Density52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Demonym(s)almaraceño/a[3]
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
10350
WebsiteOfficial website

The bridge over the Tagus at Almaraz was built by Emperor Carlos I in the 16th Century and was known by the local people as the Albalat Bridge; however, it was destroyed by the Spanish on March 14, 1809, to prevent its use by the French during the Peninsular War.[4] In the Battle of Almaraz on 18/19 May 1812, the Anglo-Portuguese Army under Lord Hill destroyed a French pontoon bridge across the Tagus which was protected by two French garrisons at either end.

Later, the old bridge at Almaraz has been repaired and can be driven across.

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