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Cármenes

Castile and León

356Population
154.09 km²Area
1,158 mElevation
24838Postal code

Cármenes is a municipality located in the province of León, within the autonomous community of Castile and León. Characterized by its rich prehistoric and historical heritage, it features significant archaeological sites and a small population of 356 residents.

02Geography

Cármenes is situated at an elevation of 1158 meters, making it one of the higher municipalities in the region. The area encompasses 154.09 km², characterized by its mountainous terrain and proximity to natural resources, including historical mining sites.

03History

Cármenes has a rich historical background, with evidence of prehistoric mining activities at the nearby Mina de la Profunda. The area has seen various settlements, including Celtic tribes and later Roman influence, which left behind artifacts such as clay remnants and inscriptions.

Cármenes is a municipality in León, Spain, known for its rich archaeological heritage and historical significance.

04Administration and Demographics

The municipality is governed by the Ayuntamiento de Cármenes, with representatives elected every four years. As of 2023, Dionisio Garcia Gonzalez serves as the mayor. The population stands at 356 residents, reflecting a small but engaged community.

Current mayor
Dionisio Garcia Gonzalez
Election cycle
Every four years
Roman tegula fragment with inscriptions and reliefs
Roman tegula from Legio VII found at the Mina de la Profunda in Cármenes
Pre-Roman carved stone in Cármenes, León.
Pre-Roman carved stone with figures and symbols in Cármenes, León.
Cármenes · Data
Province
León
Autonomous community
Castile and León
Population
356
Area
154.09 km²
Elevation
1,158 m
Postal code
24838
Website
http://www.aytocarmenes.es/
Coordinates
42.9589, -5.5744

Photos

Three stone maces from the Bronze Age on display.
Three Bronze Age maces from the "La Profunda" Mine in Cármenes, on display at the Museum of León
Four flat stone axes and one with a different shape, all on a flat surface.
Flat axes from various locations in León province, including Valdefuentes del Páramo and Aralla de Luna.
Heel axe and possible ingot from La Profunda mine, Cármenes, Copper Age.
Heel axe and possible ingot from La Profunda mine, Cármenes, Copper Age.

Map

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