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Orellana la Vieja

Village

Orellana la Vieja is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 3033 inhabitants.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Orellana la Vieja
Province
Badajoz
Autonomous community
Extremadura
Population (INE 2025)
2,580
Altitude
359 m
Area (IGN)
39 km²
District
Vegas Altas
Postcode
06740
Demonym
orellanenses
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The essentials for getting around Orellana la Vieja without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 39.0050° N, 5.5343° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
06740
Altitude
359 m
Population (INE 2025)
2,580 inhabitants
District
Vegas Altas
Province / region
Badajoz · Extremadura
Official website
orellanalavieja.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Orellana la Vieja's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Orellana la Vieja

2 registered places to stay

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