Barcarrota
The world is full of wonderful and surprising things that surround us every day. From the incredible beauty of nature, to the depth of the human mind, Barcarrota has been the subject of fascination and study throughout the centuries. Whether it's a well-known name in history, a current topic, or an important date, Barcarrota has a significant impact on our lives in one way or another. In this article, we will further explore Barcarrota and discover its importance in today's world.
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  Barcarrota Location of Barcarrota within Extremadura | |
| Coordinates: 38°30′53″N 6°50′55″W / 38.51472°N 6.84861°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Extremadura |
| Province | Badajoz |
| Comarca | Llanos de Olivenza |
| Government | |
| • Alcalde | Santiago Manuel Cuadrado Rodríguez |
| Area | |
| • Total | 136.1 km2 (52.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 467 m (1,532 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,580 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | Ayuntamiento de Barcarrota |
Barcarrota is a Spanish municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura. It has a population of 3,664 (2007) and an area of 136.1 km².
Barcarrota was the location of the Battle of Villanueva de Barcarrota (1336), in which Castilian troops decisively defeated a Portuguese army.
It was claimed by Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, likely incorrectly, to be the birthplace of Hernando de Soto.
References
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- ^ Muñoz de San Pedro, Miguel; Lamb, Ursula (1965). "Note about the Birthplace of Hernando de Soto". The Florida Historical Quarterly. 44 (1/2): 45–50. ISSN 0015-4113. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
38°30′53″N 06°50′55″W / 38.51472°N 6.84861°W
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