Province of Badajoz
province of western Spain
The province of Badajoz (pronounced [baðaˈxoθ]) is a province of western Spain located in the autonomous community of Extremadura. It was formed in 1833.
Badajoz
Provincia de Badajoz | |
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Coordinates: 38°40′N 6°10′W / 38.667°N 6.167°W | |
Country | Spain |
Autonomous community | Extremadura |
Capital | Badajoz |
Area | |
• Total | 21,766 km2 (8,404 sq mi) |
• Rank | Ranked 1st |
• Rank | Ranked |
Demonym | Spanish: pacense |
Official language(s) | Spanish |
Parliament | Cortes Generales |
With an area of 21,766 km2 (8,404 sq mi), it is the largest province in Spain.