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Badajoz

Badajoz is a city in western Spain, capital of the province of Badajoz in the autonomous community of Extremadura. It sits on the Guadiana River, opposite the Portuguese border town of Elvas, and is a regional center for government, commerce, and culture. The municipality has around 150,000 residents.

The area has been inhabited since ancient times, and the city grew as a fortress town under

The city has a service-oriented economy with cross-border trade, public administration, and agriculture from the surrounding

Badajoz preserves a historic core around the Alcazaba on higher ground above the river. Other landmarks include

The city experiences a hot, dry summer climate with mild winters. It is one of the most

Moorish
rule.
It
later
passed
to
the
Crown
of
Castile
after
the
Reconquista
and
developed
as
a
strategic
border
stronghold.
Badajoz
endured
several
sieges
during
the
early
modern
era,
and
again
during
the
Peninsular
War,
shaping
its
historic
center
and
fortifications,
notably
the
Alcazaba.
comarca
(grains,
olives,
wine).
It
hosts
a
campus
of
the
University
of
Extremadura,
as
well
as
regional
government
institutions
and
healthcare
facilities,
making
it
an
education
and
service
hub
for
western
Extremadura.
gates
and
plazas
that
reflect
Moorish
and
Christian
influences.
The
city
hosts
the
Carnival
of
Badajoz,
one
of
Spain’s
best-known
Carnivals,
and
traditional
Holy
Week
processions.
populous
cities
in
Extremadura,
with
a
metropolitan
area
that
supports
a
mix
of
industry,
commerce,
and
cultural
activities.