Montánchez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montánchez
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Cáceres | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 112.66 km2 (43.50 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 705 m (2,313 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 1,732 | ||
| • Density | 15.374/km2 (39.818/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Website | www.montanchez.es | ||
Montánchez is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Cáceres. This province is part of the Extremadura region in Spain.
The town sits high up, about 702 meters (around 2,300 feet) above sea level. In 2018, it had a population of about 1,732 people.
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Location and Landscape
Montánchez is nestled in the Sierra de Montánchez, which is a small mountain range. This mountain range rises above the flat plains of Extremadura. Because it's so high up, the town offers amazing views of the surrounding area. This is why people sometimes call Montánchez "the balcony of Extremadura"!
Economy
The town's main way of making money is through farming. Montánchez is very famous for producing jamón ibérico. This is a special kind of cured ham made from Iberian pigs. The town also produces its own wine.
History of Montánchez
Even though there is proof that people lived here a very long time ago, the first major settlement was started by the Romans. They founded the town around the 1st century AD.
Moorish Rule and the Castle
In 713, invaders called the Moors captured the town. They used Montánchez's important location in the mountains to build a strong castle. This castle is still a very important landmark in the village today.
Return to Christian Rule
The town became Christian again in 1230. This happened when King Alfonso IX took control of it. The castle was updated around this time, and it continued to be an important defense line.
See also
In Spanish: Montánchez para niños
