Villanueva de la Serena

Villanueva de la Serena sits at an elevation of 280 meters near the confluence of Guadiana and Júcar rivers in western Spain.

The settlement, initially named Aldeanueva de Medellín, emerged in the thirteenth century and developed into a central location for medieval livestock management.

The municipality maintains a 16th-century church designed following Juan de Herrera's architectural principles, showcasing regional religious heritage.

The city connects with neighboring Don Benito, forming an urban area of 60,000 inhabitants with strong agricultural and industrial sectors.

In 2022, residents voted with a 90.49% approval rate to merge with Don Benito municipality, marking a significant administrative transformation.

Location: Province of Badajoz

Capital city: Villanueva de la Serena

Elevation above the sea: 280 m

Part of: Gemeindeverbund «Vegas Altas», Mancomunidade de Servizos «La Serena-Vegas Altas», Mancomunitat «Don Benito-Villanueva de la Serena»

Shares border with: Don Benito, Rena, La Coronada, Magacela, La Haba

Website: http://villanuevadelaserena.es

GPS coordinates: 38.97389,-5.80028

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03