Valsequillo, Spain
This article is about the municipality in Peninsular Spain. For the municipality in the Canary Islands, see Valsequillo de Gran Canaria.
| Valsequillo | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
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  Valsequillo Location in Spain | ||
| Coordinates: 38°24′N 5°21′W / 38.400°N 5.350°W | ||
| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia | |
| Province | Córdoba Province | |
| Comarca | Valle del Guadiato | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 122 km2 (47 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 581 m (1,906 ft) | |
| Population (2014) | ||
| • Total | 385 | |
| • Density | 3.2/km2 (8.2/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Valsequillo is a municipality in the province of Córdoba, Spain. According to the 2014 census,[1] the municipality has a population of 385 inhabitants. Its postal code is 14206.
The town is located in the Sierra Morena, at the northern end of Córdoba Province near Extremadura.
History
The Battle of Valsequillo took place in the area of the town, which was located near the Extremaduran front line between 5 January and 4 February 1939 during the Spanish Civil War.[2]
References
- ↑ Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)
- ↑ Antony Beevor. The Battle for Spain. The Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939. Penguin Books. 2006. London. p.375
External links
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