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'''Esparragalejo''' is a municipality of Spain in the province of [[Badajoz]], autonomous region of [[Extremadura]]. |
'''Esparragalejo''' ({{IPA-es|es.pa.ra.ɣaˈle.xo}}) is a municipality of Spain in the province of [[Badajoz]], autonomous region of [[Extremadura]]. |
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Located about 8 miles from [[Mérida, Spain|Mérida]], it is known for its unique [[Roman Empire|Roman]] [[Arch dam#Variations|multiple arch buttress dam]], the [[Esparragalejo Dam]], its two natural lagoons, and its religious festivals. During the festivities to honor the town's [[patron saint]], the Virgin of Good Health (''Virgen de la Salud''), its inhabitants come to the cathedral to witness the one-hour Mass and then occupy the streets completely. The townspeople take to the streets to put on a procession, to play music, and to put on shows for the town's children. |
Located about 8 miles from [[Mérida, Spain|Mérida]], it is known for its unique [[Roman Empire|Roman]] [[Arch dam#Variations|multiple arch buttress dam]], the [[Esparragalejo Dam]], its two natural lagoons, and its religious festivals. During the festivities to honor the town's [[patron saint]], the Virgin of Good Health (''Virgen de la Salud''), its inhabitants come to the cathedral to witness the one-hour Mass and then occupy the streets completely. The townspeople take to the streets to put on a procession, to play music, and to put on shows for the town's children. |
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Revision as of 09:55, 11 August 2018
Esparragalejo | |
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Municipality | |
 Flag Coat of arms of Esparragalejo Coat of arms | |
  Esparragalejo Location of Esparragalejo within Extremadura | |
| Coordinates: 38°56′37″N 6°26′12″W / 38.94361°N 6.43667°W | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous Community |  Extremadura |
| Province | Badajoz |
| Comarca | Tierra de Mérida - Vegas Bajas |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | José Francisco Ramírez Vadillo (PP-EU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Elevation (AMSL) | 231 m (758 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 1,526 |
| • Density | 90/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) |
| Postal code | 06860 |
| Area code | +34 (Spain) + 924 (Badajoz) |
| Website | www.esparragalejo.es |
Esparragalejo (Spanish pronunciation: [es.pa.ra.ɣaˈle.xo]) is a municipality of Spain in the province of Badajoz, autonomous region of Extremadura.
Located about 8 miles from Mérida, it is known for its unique Roman multiple arch buttress dam, the Esparragalejo Dam, its two natural lagoons, and its religious festivals. During the festivities to honor the town's patron saint, the Virgin of Good Health (Virgen de la Salud), its inhabitants come to the cathedral to witness the one-hour Mass and then occupy the streets completely. The townspeople take to the streets to put on a procession, to play music, and to put on shows for the town's children.
Origin of name
The name Esparragalejo refers to the communal pastureland known as the Esparragal. A diminutive suffix was added to the town name because the town remained small for many centuries.
38°57′N 6°26′W / 38.950°N 6.433°W
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