Almendralejo

Almendralejo: Church of Our Lady of Purification

Almendralejo, city, Badajoz provincia (province), in Extremadura comunidad autónoma (autonomous community), southwestern Spain. Founded in the 13th century, the city has a number of fine old mansions, notably that of the marquéses de Monsalud, which contains a collection of local Roman antiquities. Almendralejo is the centre of the fertile Tierra de Barros region, and wine, liquor, and ceramics are produced there. Meatpacking is also significant. Pop. (2008 est.) 32,730.