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Palomas
town
Coat of arms of Palomas
Coat of arms
Palomas, Badajoz is located in Spain
Palomas, Badajoz
Palomas, Badajoz
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Extremadura
Province Badajoz
Comarca Tierra de Barros
Area
 • Total 40.5 km2 (15.6 sq mi)
Elevation
326 m (1,070 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 686
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Website Ayuntamiento de Palomas

Palomas is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Badajoz, which is part of the Extremadura region. In 2018, about 686 people lived in Palomas. The town covers an area of 40.5 square kilometers.

Exploring Palomas: What to See

Palomas might be a small town, but it has some interesting places to visit. One of the most important buildings is the local church.

Nuestra Señora de Gracia Parish Church

The Nuestra Señora de Gracia Parish Church is a key landmark in Palomas. This church is a place of worship for the community. It often features traditional Spanish architecture. Many towns in Spain have a central church like this one.

Local Government in Palomas

Every town has someone in charge to help it run smoothly. In Palomas, this person is called the Alcalde.

Who is the Alcalde?

The Alcalde is like the mayor of the town. They are the main leader of the local government. The current Alcalde of Palomas is Francisco Ginés Vázquez. The Alcalde helps make decisions for the town. They work to improve life for everyone living there.

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