Don Álvaro facts for kids
Don Álvaro is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Badajoz, in the region of Extremadura, Spain. As of 2018, about 768 people live there.
Quick facts for kids
Don Álvaro
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 Don Álvaro
Location in Extremadura
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Extremadura | |
| Province | Badajoz | |
| Municipality | Don Álvaro | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 32 km2 (12 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 255 m (837 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 768 | |
| • Density | 24.0/km2 (62.2/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Where is Don Álvaro?
Don Álvaro is found in the western part of Spain. It is part of the Extremadura region, which is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities." Think of an autonomous community like a large state or region with its own government. Don Álvaro is also located within the province of Badajoz, which is a smaller area within Extremadura.
Don Álvaro and Famous Books
The name "Don Álvaro" might sound familiar if you know about classic Spanish literature. A character named Don Álvaro (also known as Tarfe) appears in a different version of the famous book Don Quixote. This other version was written by Alonso Fernández de Avellaneda and published in 1614. In 2012, an English translation of this story was created by Paul Pinto and Judith Pinto.
