Puebla de Alcocer, Municipality in Badajoz Province, Spain
Puebla de Alcocer is a municipality in Badajoz Province situated in the Extremadura region of western Spain. The settlement occupies terrain on a plateau where the landscape consists primarily of agricultural land and open fields.
The municipality developed during the settlement and colonization of the Extremadura region following the Reconquista. The area became known for pastoral farming and forestry practices that shaped local life.
The residents, known as Pueblacorecenses, maintain traditions centered around their patron saint, St. James the Elder, through celebrations and religious observances.
The settlement sits on the N-430 national highway, making it accessible by car for those traveling through the region. Basic shops and services for daily needs operate within the town.
The town sits close to the La Serena reservoir, a major water management project that offers opportunities to spot migrating birds and diverse wildlife. This body of water draws nature enthusiasts interested in observing the region's bird populations.
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