La Roca de la Sierra facts for kids
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La Roca de la Sierra
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Municipality
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 La Roca de la Sierra
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous Community |  Extremadura |
| Province | Badajoz |
| Comarca | Tierra de Mérida - Vegas Bajas |
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| • Total | 110 km2 (40 sq mi) |
| Elevation
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248 m (814 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,473 |
| • Density | 13.4/km2 (34.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) |
| Postal code |
06190
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 924 (Badajoz) |
| Website | www.larocadelasierra.es |
La Roca de la Sierra is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Badajoz, which is part of the Extremadura region. A municipality is like a local government area. La Roca de la Sierra is known for its quiet charm and a very old monastery.
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About La Roca de la Sierra
La Roca de la Sierra is a municipality in western Spain. It is part of the Extremadura region. This region is known for its beautiful natural areas. The town is located in the province of Badajoz.
How big is La Roca de la Sierra?
The town covers an area of about 108.58 square kilometers. This is roughly 42 square miles. In 2018, about 1,473 people lived there. This makes it a smaller community.
Who leads the town?
The leader of La Roca de la Sierra is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Alfonso González Almunia. He is part of the IU political group. The Mayor helps make decisions for the town. They work to improve life for everyone living there.
Special Places in La Roca
One of the most important places in La Roca de la Sierra is the Monastery of San Isidro de Loriana. This monastery is very old. It is now mostly in ruins.
What is the Monastery of San Isidro de Loriana?
The Monastery of San Isidro de Loriana is a historic building. Even though it is in ruins, it is still very important. It shows a lot about the past of the area.
What is a Bien de Interes Cultural?
The monastery is a Bien de Interes Cultural. This Spanish term means "Property of Cultural Interest." It is a special title given to important historical sites. It means the site is protected by law. This helps keep it safe for future generations.
See also
In Spanish: La Roca de la Sierra para niños
