Playground with benches and play areas in Ahigal de Villarino. Hovallef, CC BY-SA 4.0

Ahigal de Villarino

Castile and León

30Population
24.11 km²Area
764 mElevation
37173Postal code

Ahigal de Villarino is a small municipality located in the province of Salamanca, within the autonomous community of Castile and León. Characterized by its historical roots and low population, it offers a glimpse into rural Spanish life.

02Geography

Ahigal de Villarino is situated in the Vitigudino comarca and the La Ramajería subcomarca. The municipality encompasses a total area of 24.11 km², with an elevation of 764 meters above sea level. It is characterized by its rural landscape and low population density.

03History

The origins of Ahigal de Villarino trace back to the medieval repopulation efforts by the kings of León, initially known as La Figal. Over time, it became part of the Roda de Villarino and was incorporated into the province of Salamanca during the provincial reorganization in 1833.

Explore Ahigal de Villarino, a small municipality in Salamanca with rich history and a unique name origin.

04Demographics and Governance

Ahigal de Villarino has a current population of 30 residents, reflecting a significant decline from previous decades. The local government operates without financial compensation for the mayor.

Sports pavilion with metal structure and mesh walls in a rural area.
Sports pavilion in Ahigal de Villarino with metal structure and mesh walls, in a rural setting.
Stone church viewed from the side in Ahigal de Villarino.
Lateral view of a stone church in Ahigal de Villarino, Salamanca, with partly cloudy sky.
Ahigal de Villarino · Data
Province
Salamanca
Autonomous community
Castile and León
Population
30
Area
24.11 km²
Elevation
764 m
Postal code
37173
Coordinates
41.1583, -6.3811

Photos

Ruined stone buildings in Ahigal de Villarino.
Abandoned stone houses in Ahigal de Villarino, in the Vitigudino region, Salamanca.
White building with clock on the facade and barred windows in Ahigal de Villarino.
Town hall building of Ahigal de Villarino with clock on the facade in Salamanca

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