Alange
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Alange | ||
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Castle of Alange.
Castle of Alange.
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Location in Spain. | ||
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Country | Spain | |
Autonomous community | Extremadura | |
Province | Badajoz | |
Comarca | Tierra de Mérida - Vegas Bajas | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Juan Pulido Gil | |
Area | ||
• Total | 160 km2 (60 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 323 m (1,060 ft) | |
Population (2010) | ||
• Total | 2,013 | |
• Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Alangeños | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Website | Official website |
Alange is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. As of 2010[update] the municipality has a population of 2013 inhabitants.[1]
It is home to Roman baths (still active) a medieval castle (but of Roman origins), located on a hill commanding the Matachel river. It was held by the Order of Santiago from the 1240s, and was abandoned in 1550.
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