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Batres

Batres 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.

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Batres
City hall
City hall
Flag of Batres
Location of Batres in Madrid
Location of Batres in Madrid
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityMadrid
Area
 • Total
21.58 km2 (8.33 sq mi)
Elevation
601 m (1,972 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)1
 • Total
1,976
 • Density91.57/km2 (237.2/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 source ↗

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

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References

References

  1. National Statistics Institute (13 December 2025). "Municipal Register of Spain of 2025".

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