Trasierra

02Geography

Trasierra is situated on the slopes of the Sierra de San Bernardo, adjacent to Llerena. The area is part of the Campiña Sur comarca and features a rugged, mountainous landscape filled with lush vegetation. The region is notable for its ethnographic value, with numerous stone huts and remnants of industrial archaeology that reflect its historical significance.

03History

Trasierra was founded by Pelay Pérez Correa and was part of the León province of the Order of Santiago in 1594. Following the fall of the Ancien Régime, it became a constitutional municipality in Extremadura. The town has undergone various demographic changes over the centuries, with notable population counts recorded in the 19th century.

Foundation Founded by Pelay Pérez Correa.

1594 Part of the León province of the Order of Santiago.

1834 Integrated into the judicial district of Llerena.

1842 Recorded 111 households and 440 residents.

Mid-19th century Population of 80 houses.

Trasierra is a municipality in Badajoz, Extremadura, known for its mountainous terrain and rich cultural heritage.

04Local Culture and Economy

The local economy of Trasierra is significantly influenced by agriculture, particularly olive oil production, which is a staple in many traditional dishes. The community also engages in the custom of matanza, where families gather to process pork for year-round consumption.

Local Festivals Fiesta del Santísimo Cristo del Socorro (April 20)

Local Festivals San Isidro Labrador (May 15)

Local Festivals San Antonio de Padua (June 13)

Local Festivals Fiestas patronales, Santa Marta (July 29)

Local Festivals Fiesta de La Chaquetía (November 1)

Patron Saint

Santa Marta

Traditional Dishes

Gazpacho, ajoblanco, caldereta, migas.

Local Sweets

Flores, pestiños, perrunillas, roscos blancos.

Hunting