Mérida

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Mérida

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Mérida is the capital city of the autonomous community of Extremadura in Spain. It is renowned for its extensive Roman archaeological site, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. The city also serves as the ecclesiastical seat of the Archdiocese of Mérida-Badajoz.

Statistics

Area

865.60 km²

Population

60,225

Location