Guadiana, Badajoz facts for kids
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Guadiana
Guadiana
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 Guadiana
Location in Extremadura
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Extremadura |
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| Province |  Badajoz |
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| Comarca | Tierra de Badajoz | ||
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| • Total | 30.05 km2 (11.60 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 185 m (607 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 2,518 | ||
| • Density | 83.794/km2 (217.02/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Guadianero/a | ||
| Postal code |
06186
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Guadiana is a town and municipality in Spain. It is located in the Province of Badajoz, which is part of the autonomous community of Extremadura.
The municipality covers an area of about 30 square kilometers (about 11.6 square miles). As of 2015, around 2,527 people lived there. Until 2020, the town was known as Guadiana del Caudillo.
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A Look Back: History of Guadiana
Guadiana is a special kind of town called a planned community. This means it was designed and built from scratch. It was founded in 1949 and officially opened in 1951.
The town was named after the nearby Guadiana river. It was one of many villages created by a group called the Instituto Nacional de Colonización. This group helped develop new farming areas in Spain.
For many years, Guadiana was a part of the larger Badajoz municipality. In 1971, it became a smaller local entity. Then, on February 17, 2012, it officially became its own independent municipality.
The town's original name included "del Caudillo," which referred to a historical leader. In 2020, the town's name was officially changed to just Guadiana.
Where is Guadiana? Geography
Guadiana is located in a flat area with many canals and farms. It sits between two rivers, the Alcazaba and the Guadiana.
The town is about 32 kilometers (20 miles) west of Badajoz and 32 kilometers (20 miles) east of Mérida. It is also close to the border with Portugal, about 47 kilometers (29 miles) from the Portuguese city of Elvas.
Guadiana is an interesting place because it is an enclave. This means it is completely surrounded by the land of the Badajoz municipality. Other nearby towns include Pueblonuevo del Guadiana and Montijo.
What to See in Guadiana
One of the main places to visit in Guadiana is the Catholic church. It is dedicated to María de la Soledad and belongs to the Archdiocese of Mérida-Badajoz.
Getting Around: Transport
Guadiana has a railway station. This station is part of a train line that connects Madrid in Spain with Lisbon in Portugal.
A regional road, EX-209, passes south of the town. The Badajoz Airport is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) away. If you are driving on the main highway (Autovía A-5) from Madrid to Badajoz, the closest exit is "Talavera la Real", which is about 14 kilometers (9 miles) from Guadiana.
See also
In Spanish: Guadiana (Badajoz) para niños
