Valencia de Alcántara

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Valencia de Alcántara

Name

Valencia de Alcántara

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

Location