Fountain with sculpture in the square of Algadefe, León, Spain. David Perez, CC BY 4.0

Algadefe

Castile and León

312Population
15.33 km²Area
738 mElevation
24238Postal code

Algadefe is a municipality in the province of León, located in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Characterized by its historical significance and geographical features, it is situated in the Vega de Toral region, near the Esla River.

02Geography

Algadefe is located in the southern part of León province, integrated into the historical comarca of Vega de Toral. The municipality is traversed by the Autovía Ruta de la Plata (A-66) and the national road N-630, with its terrain characterized by the eastern limit of the León plateau and the valley of the Esla River.

Distance to León
44 kilometers
Elevation range
725 to 812 meters
Geodetic vertex
810 meters at Moriscos
River
Esla

03History

The name Algadefe derives from the Arabic al-Qaḏḏāf, meaning 'the banks'. The area has been inhabited since at least 3265 BC, with evidence of nomadic pastoralists and later Celtic settlements during the Iron Age.

Discover Algadefe, a historic municipality in León, Castile and León, known for its rich heritage and geographical features.

04Cultural Aspects

Algadefe hosts several local festivals that reflect its cultural heritage. These events are important for community bonding and celebration of local traditions.

Algadefe · Data
Province
León
Autonomous community
Castile and León
Population
312
Area
15.33 km²
Elevation
738 m
Postal code
24238
Website
http://www.aytoalgadefe.es/
Coordinates
42.2186, -5.5831

Photos

Church with brick walls and stone structure in Algadefe.
Church in Algadefe with brick walls and stone structure in León, Spain.
Town hall building with arched windows on the corner of the street.
Town hall of Algadefe, a two-story building with arched windows in León, Spain.

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