Valverde de Mérida facts for kids
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Valverde de Mérida, Spain
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 Valverde de Mérida
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Extremadura | |
| Province | Badajoz | |
| Municipality | Valverde de Mérida | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 52.7 km2 (20.3 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 267 m (876 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 1,060 | |
| • Density | 20.11/km2 (52.09/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal Code |
06890
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Valverde de Mérida is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Badajoz. This area is part of Extremadura, a region in western Spain. In 2018, about 1,060 people lived in Valverde de Mérida.
History of Valverde de Mérida
Valverde de Mérida has an interesting past. A famous event happened here long ago.
The Battle of Valverde (1385)
On October 14, 1385, a big fight took place near Valverde de Mérida. This battle was between the armies of the Kingdom of Portugal and the Crown of Castile. Portugal won this important battle. It was a key moment in the history of both countries.
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