Herrera del Duque | |||
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Location of Herrera del Duque within Extremadura | |||
Coordinates: 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 | 277.3 km2 (107.1 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 468 m (1,535 ft) | ||
Population (2016) | |||
• Total | 3,614 | ||
• 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[update], the municipality has a population of 3681 inhabitants.
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.
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.