Herrera del Duque
| Herrera del Duque | |||
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  Herrera del Duque Location in Spain. | |||
| Coordinates: ES 39°10′7″N 5°3′4″W / 39.16861°N 5.05111°W | |||
| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Extremadura | ||
| Province | Badajoz | ||
| Comarca | La Siberia | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Saturnino Alcázar Vaquerizo | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 277 km2 (107 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 468 m (1,535 ft) | ||
| Population (2010) | |||
| • Total | 3,681 | ||
| • Density | 13/km2 (34/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Herrereños | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code. | 06670 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Herrera del Duque is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. As of 2010, the municipality has a population of 3681 inhabitants.[1]
The town is commanded by a 15th-16th-century fortress-castle. Other sights include the church of St. John the Baptist and the hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Consolación.
Villages
The municipality includes the village of Peloche, located at 8 km from the town, with a population of 235 inhabitants according to the 2009 census.[2]
Sights
 Plaza de España in Herrera del Duque |
 Church tower in Herrera del Duque |
.jpg) San Antón celebrations in Peloche |
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