
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Alcántara, a city in Extremadura, Spain in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Alcántara — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Alcántara | |
| District / County | Provincia de Cáceres | |
| State | Extremadura | |
| Country | Spain | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,713 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Extremadura | #119 of 358 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +34 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .es | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 240 | |
| In Feet | 787 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 39.72 | |
| Longitude | -6.88 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 39.719° N 6.884° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 43' 8" N 6° 53' 2" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 43.14' N 6° 53.03' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Extremadura Capital | 100 km South-Southeast of Mérida | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal (38 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 to +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 to +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:28 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 51m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Madrid |
Alcántara is a city situated in Extremadura, Spain, within Europe. It falls under Provincia de Cáceres, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Alcántara as a Sub-District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Extremadura
The latitude and longitude of Alcántara pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 240 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Alcántara on the map
Alcántara runs on UTC +00:00 to +01:00, shifting to +01:00 to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Alcántara run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Alcántara exchange rates
To ring a number in Alcántara from outside Spain, dial +34 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Alcántara and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Alcántara ranks #119 of 358 cities in Extremadura. It lies about 100 km South-Southeast of Mérida, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Extremadura market. › Cities near Alcántara
Alcántara has a recorded population of approximately 1,713 people. That places it #119 of 358 cities with population data in Extremadura. Browse more cities in Extremadura for comparison.
Alcántara sits within Provincia de Cáceres, is part of Extremadura in Spain. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.
Alcántara keeps UTC +00:00 to +01:00, moving to +01:00 to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:36 AM and sets around 09:28 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Alcántara price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Alcántara currency page.
Alcántara is about 100 km South-Southeast of Mérida, the capital of Extremadura. See cities near Alcántara for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Alcántara lands you closest to Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal, about 38 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Alcántara sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.