Badajoz (province)

Badajoz is a province of western Spain, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Extremadura. It was formed in 1833. It is bordered by the provinces of Cáceres, Toledo, Ciudad Real, Córdoba, Sevilla, and Huelva, and by Portugal.

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Province - Spain - Autonomous community - Extremadura - 1833 - Cáceres - Toledo - Ciudad Real - Córdoba - Sevilla - Huelva - Portugal

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With its area of 21 766 sq.km., it is the largest province in Spain. The other province of Extremadura, Cáceres, is the second largest.

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21 766 sq.km. - Largest province in Spain

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Badajoz has a population of 662,808 (2002). Its capital is the city of Badajoz. Other cities in the province include Mérida, capital of the autonomous community. See also List of municipalities in Badajoz.

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Badajoz - Mérida - List of municipalities in Badajoz

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