Barcarrota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Barcarrota
Coat of arms
Barcarrota Location in Extremadura
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Extremadura
Province	Badajoz
Comarca	Llanos de Olivenza
Area
• Total	136.1 km2 (52.5 sq mi)
Elevation	467 m (1,532 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	3,580
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Website	Ayuntamiento de Barcarrota

Barcarrota is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Badajoz in Extremadura, Spain. It covers an area of about 136 square kilometers. In 2007, around 3,664 people lived there.

Where is Barcarrota Located?

Barcarrota is found in the western part of Spain. It is part of the Extremadura region, which is an autonomous community. This means it has its own government, similar to a state or province. The town is specifically in the province of Badajoz, which is one of the two provinces in Extremadura.

A Glimpse into Barcarrota's History

Barcarrota has a long and interesting history. One important event that happened here was the Battle of Villanueva de Barcarrota in 1336.

The Battle of Villanueva de Barcarrota

This battle was a big fight between the armies of Castile (a powerful kingdom in what is now Spain) and Portugal. The Castilian troops won a very important victory over the Portuguese army. This battle was a key moment in the history of the region.

A Famous Explorer's Birthplace?

There's a story that the famous explorer Hernando de Soto might have been born in Barcarrota. However, this idea was suggested by Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, a writer from long ago, and it's probably not true. Historians believe de Soto was born somewhere else.

Life in Barcarrota Today

Today, Barcarrota is a quiet town where people live their daily lives. The town is governed by an "Alcalde," which is the Spanish word for mayor. The mayor helps manage the town and its services for the people who live there.

See also

In Spanish: Barcarrota para niños