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Arroyomolinos, Cáceres is located in Spain
Arroyomolinos, Cáceres
Arroyomolinos, Cáceres
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Extremadura
Province Cáceres
Mancomunidad Mancomunidad Integral Sierra de Montánchez
Area
 • Total 115.12 km2 (44.45 sq mi)
Elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 736
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Arroyomolinos, also known as Arroyomolinos de Montánchez, is a small village in Spain. It is located in the province of Cáceres, which is part of the Extremadura region.

This village covers an area of about 115 square kilometers (44 square miles). In 2011, it had a population of 962 people. By 2018, the population was 736.

A Glimpse into Arroyomolinos' Past

Arroyomolinos has an interesting history, especially from a time known as the Peninsular War. This war took place in the early 1800s.

The Battle of Arroyo dos Molinos

A famous event happened here on October 28, 1811. This was the Battle of Arroyo dos Molinos. It was a fight during the Peninsular War.

This battle involved soldiers from different countries. It was an important moment in the history of the region.

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