Higuera de Llerena

Higuera de Llerena, Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Extremadura
Province Badajoz
Municipality Higuera de Llerena
Area
  Total 113 km2 (44 sq mi)
Elevation 552 m (1,811 ft)
Population (2005)
  Total 392
  Density 3.5/km2 (9/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

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.

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

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Local events

Coordinates: 38°22′N 6°00′W / 38.367°N 6.000°W / 38.367; -6.000

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