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Place in Madrid, Spain
Batres
City hallCity hall
Flag of BatresFlagCoat of arms
Location of Batres in MadridLocation of Batres in Madrid
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityMadrid
Area
 • Total21.58 km (8.33 sq mi)
Elevation601 m (1,972 ft)
Population
 • Total1,638
 • Density76/km (200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitewww.batres.es

Batres (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbatɾes]) is a small town and municipality in the autonomous community of Madrid in central Spain. The town as is known today was founded in the 12th century after it was recaptured by Christians from the Almoravids, or north African settlers.

Tourism

Batres Castle
Batres Castle-Castillo de Batres

The town is a popular destination because of Batres Castle, which is the main tourist attraction.

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References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
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40°13′N 3°55′W / 40.217°N 3.917°W / 40.217; -3.917


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