Batres facts for kids
This article is about Batres (surname). For other uses, see Batres (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids
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Location of Batres in Madrid
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Madrid | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 21.58 km2 (8.33 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 601 m (1,972 ft) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | KIDDLE_IB | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Website | www.batres.es | ||
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Batres (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbatɾes]) is a small town and municipality in the autonomous community of Madrid in central Spain. The town as is known today was founded in the 12th century after it was recaptured by Christians from the Almoravids, or north African settlers.
Tourism
The town is a popular destination because of Batres Castle, which is the main tourist attraction.
See also
In Spanish: Batres para niños
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