Valencia de Alcántara
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Valencia de Alcántara is a municipality in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain, situated near the Portuguese border. Historically, it served as a significant border fortress, experiencing captures by Portuguese forces in the 17th century. The town was a key supply base during the Spanish invasion of Portugal in 1762, witnessing a battle involving British troops.
Statistics
Area
595.00 km²
Population
5,150