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Torremenga
Flag of Torremenga
Flag
Escudo de Torremenga (Cáceres).svg
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Autonomous community Cáceres
Area
 • Total 12 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
524 m (1,719 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 610
 • Density 50.8/km2 (132/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Website www.torremenga.es
Torremenga
The Torremenga Church

Torremenga is a small town in Spain. It is located in the Cáceres province, which is part of the Extremadura region. In 2018, about 610 people lived there. The town covers an area of 12 square kilometers.

A Look at Torremenga's History

Torremenga has a very long history. There are signs that people lived here even before recorded history. You can also find remains from the time of the Roman Empire.

Old Buildings and Structures

The town has some interesting old buildings. You can see typical porches with strong granite pillars. These pillars show how buildings were made a long time ago.

There is also a very old castle in Torremenga. This castle dates back to the Visigothic period. The Visigoths were a group of people who lived in Spain many centuries ago. The town also has a church that was built in the 17th century, which means it is over 300 years old!

See also

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