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View of BarcarrotaAntonio Barrena · CC BY-SA 3.0

Barcarrota

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Barcarrota is a Spanish municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura. It has a population of 3,664 (2007) and an area of 136.1 km2 (52.5 sq mi).

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Barcarrota was the location of the Battle of Villanueva de Barcarrota (1336), in which Castilian troops decisively defeated a Portuguese army.

It was claimed by Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, likely incorrectly, to be the birthplace of Hernando de Soto.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Barcarrota
Province
Badajoz
Autonomous community
Extremadura
Population (INE 2025)
3,456
Altitude
489 m
Area (IGN)
138 km²
Postcode
06160
Demonym
barcarroteño
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