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Herrera del Duque

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Herrera del Duque

Location in Extremadura

Comarca

Area

• Total

277.3 km² (107.1 sq mi)

Elevation

468 m (1,535 ft)

Population

(2018)

• Total

3,485

• Density

12.568/km² (32.550/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Herrereños

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postal code.

06670

Herrera del Duque (Extremaduran: Herrera del Duqui) is a town in Spain. It is located in the province of Badajoz. This area is part of Extremadura, which is an autonomous community in Spain. As of As of 2010^[update], about 3,681 people live in Herrera del Duque.

Exploring Herrera del Duque
A Glimpse into History
Nearby Villages
Famous People from Herrera del Duque
Gallery
See also

Exploring Herrera del Duque

Herrera del Duque has some interesting places to visit. The town is watched over by an old castle. This castle was built between the 15th and 16th centuries. It is a strong fortress that tells many stories from the past.

You can also see the beautiful church of St. John the Baptist. Another important building is the hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Consolación. These places show the history and culture of the town.

A Glimpse into History

Long ago, a Jewish community lived in Herrera del Duque. In the late 1400s, many Jewish people in Spain faced a difficult choice. They could leave Spain or change their religion. Many in Herrera del Duque chose to become conversos, meaning they converted to Christianity. This was a significant event in the town's history.

Nearby Villages

The municipality of Herrera del Duque includes a small village called Peloche. It is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) away from the main town. In 2009, about 235 people lived in Peloche.

Famous People from Herrera del Duque

Some notable people have connections to Herrera del Duque:

Inés Esteban (1488-1500): She was a Spanish-Jewish girl who became a converso. She was known for being a prophetess at a young age. Her life ended tragically when she was just 11 years old.
Juan de Herrera (1530-1597): He was a very important Spanish architect. He also studied mathematics and geometry. Juan de Herrera designed many famous buildings in Spain.