Río Aljucén
Río Aljucén is a stream in Mérida, Badajoz, Extremadura. Río Aljucén is situated nearby to the hamlet Estación de Aljucén, as well as near the village Esparragalejo.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Esparragalejo Dam.
Esparragalejo Dam
Monument
The Esparragalejo Dam was a Roman multiple arch buttress dam at Esparragalejo, Badajoz province, Extremadura, Spain. Dating to the 1st century AD, it is the earliest known multiple arch dam.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Esparragalejo and La Garrovilla.
Esparragalejo
Village
Photo: Adolfobrigido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Esparragalejo is a municipality of Spain in the province of Badajoz, autonomous region of Extremadura. Located about 13 km from Mérida, it is known for its unique Roman multiple arch buttress dam, the Esparragalejo Dam, its two natural lagoons, and its religious festivals.
La Garrovilla
Village
Photo: Alonso de Mendoza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
La Garrovilla is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2010 census, the municipality has a population of 2490 inhabitants. La Garrovilla is situated 6 km west of Río Aljucén.
Río Aljucén
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Rio Aljucen”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Mérida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Central Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
38.94275° or 38° 56′ 34″ northLongitude
-6.41129° or 6° 24′ 41″ westElevation
200 metres (656 feet)Open location code
8CCMWHVQ+3FGeoNames ID
2521949
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Satellite Map
Discover Río Aljucén from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Estación de Aljucén and Calamonte.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pantano de Proserpina and Mérida Bus Station.
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