Puebla de Alcocer facts for kids
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Puebla de Alcocer
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Extremadura | ||
| Province | Badajoz | ||
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| • Total | 297 km2 (115 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 527 m (1,729 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,188 | ||
| • Density | 4.000/km2 (10.360/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Puebla de Alcocer is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Badajoz, which is part of the Extremadura region. This town is also found in an area called La Siberia.
In 2005, about 1,269 people lived in Puebla de Alcocer. By 2018, the population was around 1,188.
Interesting Facts About Puebla de Alcocer
Home of a Giant
Puebla de Alcocer is famous for being the birthplace of Agustin Luengo. He was born in 1826. Agustin was known as "El Gigante Extremeño," which means "The Extremaduran Giant." He was one of the tallest people alive during his time. Agustin Luengo was about 7 feet 8 inches (235 centimeters) tall!
Spain's Largest Reservoir
The town is also very close to the La Serena reservoir. This huge body of water is only about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) away. The La Serena reservoir is actually the largest one in all of Spain. It holds a lot of water and is an important part of the region.
