Montijo is a town and municipality situated in the province of Badajoz within the Extremadura region of Spain. It is located in close proximity to the banks of the Guadiana River, positioned geographically between the cities of Badajoz and Mérida.
The municipality has a population of 16,236 inhabitants. The administrative area of the municipality encompasses three distinct population centers: Lácara, Barbaño, and Montijo, which serves as the capital of the municipality.