La Albuera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Albuera
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 La Albuera
Location in Extremadura
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Extremadura |
| Province | Badajoz |
| Comarca | Tierra de Badajoz |
| Judicial district | Badajoz |
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| • Total | 26.4 km2 (10.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 253 m (830 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,029 |
| • Density | 76.86/km2 (199.1/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Albuereños |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
06170
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La Albuera is a small village in Spain. It is located in the region of Extremadura. This village is southeast of a bigger city called Badajoz. As of 2009, about 2,000 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
La Albuera is famous for a big battle. This battle happened on May 16, 1811. It was called the Battle of Albuera. It was part of the Peninsular War.
Who Fought in the Battle?
The battle was fought between two main groups. One side included soldiers from Spain, Portugal, and Britain. Their leader was a general named William Carr Beresford. The other side was the French army. Their leader was Marshal Soult.
Where is La Albuera?
La Albuera is located in the southwest of Spain. It is south of the city of Badajoz. It is also very close to the border between Portugal and Spain.
An Enclave Village
La Albuera is special because it is an enclave. This means it is a small area of land completely surrounded by the territory of another place. In this case, La Albuera is entirely surrounded by the land of the Badajoz municipality.
Sister Cities
La Albuera has a special friendship with another town. This is called a "twin town" or "sister city" relationship.
Descartes, France
See also
In Spanish: La Albuera para niños
