Montijo, Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous Community |  Extremadura |
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| Province | Badajoz | |
| Comarca | Tierra de Mérida | |
| Founded | Prerromanic | |
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| • Mayor | Alfonso Pantoja (PP) | |
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| • Total | 119,7 km2 (462 sq mi) | |
| Elevation(AMSL) | 201 m (659 ft) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 16,279 | |
| • Density | 14/km2 (35/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (GMT +2) (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 06480 | |
| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 924 (Badajoz) | |
| Website | Official website | |
Montijo is a town and municipality in the province of Badajoz, in Extremadura, Spain. It has a population of 16,236 inhabitants (in 2010). It is located between Badajoz and Mérida, near Guadiana river banks. The extension of the municipality covers 3 different centers of population: Lácara, Barbaño and Montijo, being the last one the capital.
The Battle of Montijo was fought near the town in 1644.
The town is also related to Eugenie de Montijo.
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