Fuentes de Oñoro

02Geography

Fuentes de Oñoro lies within the Ciudad Rodrigo comarca and the Campo de Azaba subcomarca. The municipality is traversed by the A-62 highway and the N-620 road, which leads to the Portuguese border. Its landscape is predominantly flat, featuring numerous dehesas and small streams, with the village itself situated at an elevation of 747 meters.

Elevation range

712 m to 819 m

Nearby municipalities

La Alameda de Gardón, Espeja, Gallegos de Argañán, Portugal

03History

The origins of Fuentes de Oñoro date back to the Middle Ages, linked to repopulation efforts by Leonese kings. It became notable as a border post defined by the Treaty of Alcañices in 1297, serving as a crucial customs point between Spain and Portugal. The municipality witnessed significant events during the Peninsular War, particularly the Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro in 1811.

• Foundation Medieval period, linked to repopulation by Leonese kings
• Border significance Defined by the Treaty of Alcañices in 1297
• Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro Spring 1811, during the Peninsular War
• Railway station opening May 25, 1886, for the Salamanca-Vilar Formoso line

Explore Fuentes de Oñoro, a historic municipality in Salamanca, known for its flat landscape and border significance.

04Demographics and Transport

Fuentes de Oñoro has a population of 1,012 residents. The municipality is divided into three population centers: Nuevo Poblado, Colonia de la Estación, and Fuentes de Oñoro. It serves as a vital communication hub, with the N-620 road and a significant railway station facilitating transport.

Population centers

Nuevo Poblado, Colonia de la Estación, Fuentes de Oñoro

Major transport routes

N-620 road, railway station