Alburquerque, Spain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alburquerque
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The town as seen from its castle in 2005
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 Alburquerque
Location in Extremadura
Alburquerque
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous Community | Extremadura | ||
| Province | Badajoz | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 723 km2 (279 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation
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506 m (1,660 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 5,340 | ||
| • Density | 7.386/km2 (19.129/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) | ||
| Postal code |
06510
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 924 (Badajoz) | ||
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Alburquerque is a cool town in the province of Badajoz in Spain. It's home to about 5,340 people, based on numbers from 2018. This town is super close to the border with Portugal. Long ago, it was even ruled by the kings of Portugal!
You might have heard of Albuquerque in the United States. That city actually got its name from this very town in Spain!
History
Alburquerque has a long and interesting past. It was an important place during the Middle Ages in Castile, which was a powerful kingdom in Spain. Important titles like Lord of Alburquerque and Duke of Alburquerque were created here.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Alburquerque has changed a lot through history. In 1530, about 6,042 people lived there. By 1591, this number grew to 6,893. It kept growing to 7,600 people by 1631.
However, in more recent times, the population has become smaller. As of 2018, the town has 5,340 residents.
Culture
Music
Alburquerque is known for its music scene! It hosts the Contempopránea Music Festival. This is a popular event where people can enjoy different kinds of music.
See also
In Spanish: Alburquerque para niños
