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Campanario
Flag of Campanario
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Coat of arms of Campanario
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Campanario, Badajoz is located in Extremadura
Campanario, Badajoz
Campanario, Badajoz
Location in Extremadura
Country Spain
Autonomous community Extremadura
Province Badajoz
Comarca La Serena
Area
 • Total 284 km2 (110 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 4,967
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Website Ayuntamiento de Campanario

Campanario is a cool town, also known as a municipality, located in Spain. It's part of the Badajoz province in the region of Extremadura. Imagine a place with a mix of history and modern life!

This town covers an area of 284 square kilometers. That's about the size of 28,400 football fields! In 2007, about 5,470 people lived there. By 2018, the population was around 4,967.

Where is Campanario Located?

Finding Campanario on the Map

Campanario is in the western part of Spain. It's in the large region called Extremadura. This region is known for its beautiful landscapes.

Part of Badajoz Province

The town is specifically in the province of Badajoz. Provinces are like big counties in Spain. Badajoz is one of the two provinces in Extremadura.

Belonging to La Serena

Campanario is also part of a smaller area called La Serena. This area is famous for its sheep and delicious cheeses.

Who Leads Campanario?

Meet the Mayor

Every town needs a leader to help it run smoothly. In Campanario, the leader is called the Alcaldesa. This is the Spanish word for Mayor.

Current Alcaldesa

The current Alcaldesa of Campanario is María Piedra-Escrita Jiménez Díaz. She helps make important decisions for the town. These decisions include things like keeping the town clean, organizing events, and making sure everyone has what they need.

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