Manchita Explained

Official Name:Manchita
Settlement Type:Municipality
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Spain
Subdivision Type1:Autonomous community
Subdivision Name1:Extremadura
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Badajoz
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3:Manchita
Pushpin Map:Spain
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Spain
Coordinates:38.8167°N -7°W
Area Total Km2:38
Elevation M:336
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Timezone Dst:CEST
Utc Offset Dst:+2

Manchita is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2014 census,[1] the municipality has a population of 761 inhabitants.

The term "Manchita" is also used in some cultures to describe the act of inadvertently stealing matches, lighters or candles.

Notes and References

  1. [Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spain)|Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)]