Alange
| Alange | ||
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Castle of Alange. | ||
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  Alange Location in Spain. | ||
| Coordinates: ES 38°47′N 6°14′W / 38.783°N 6.233°W | ||
| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Extremadura | |
| Province | Badajoz | |
| Comarca | Tierra de Mérida - Vegas Bajas | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Juan Pulido Gil | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 160 km2 (60 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 323 m (1,060 ft) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 2,013 | |
| • Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Alangeños | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Website | Official website | |
Alange is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. As of 2010 the municipality has a population of 2013 inhabitants.[1]
It is home to Roman baths (still active) a medieval castle (but of Roman origins), located on a hill commanding the Matachel river. It was held by the Order of Santiago from the 1240s, and was abandoned in 1550.
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