Landscape with village and green hills in Salamanca. Juan Pablo Zumel Arranz, CC BY-SA 4.0

Villalba de los Llanos

Castile and León

107Population
36.78 km²Area
834 mElevation
37446Postal code

Villalba de los Llanos is a municipality located in the province of Salamanca, within the autonomous community of Castile and León. Characterized by its rural landscape and small population, it is known for its agricultural activities, particularly cattle farming.

02Geography

Villalba de los Llanos is situated in the Campo de Salamanca region, characterized by its rural landscape and agricultural land. The municipality is traversed by the Negrillos stream, which is a tributary of the Río Huebra. This stream typically runs dry from July to September and has a length of 16.5 km from its source to its confluence.

Nearby municipalities
Matilla de los Caños del Río, Vecinos, Carrascal del Obispo, Robliza de Cojos

03History

The history of Villalba de los Llanos includes Roman vestiges and a medieval reconquest by Alfonso VI. Originally named Garcivelasco, it was repopulated in the 15th century and renamed Villalba. The area has connections to notable historical figures, including María la Brava, who played a significant role during the War of the Bands in Salamanca.

Villalba de los Llanos is a small municipality in Salamanca, known for its agricultural activities and historical significance.

04Economy and Daily Life

The economy of Villalba de los Llanos is primarily based on livestock farming, particularly the breeding of Morucha cattle and fighting bulls, as well as Iberian pigs. The urban area features predominantly single-family homes, typically one or two stories high, with tile roofs.

Main economic activities
Cattle farming (Morucha breed, fighting bulls, Iberian pigs)
Housing style
Single-family homes, one or two stories
Population (2025 estimate)
107 inhabitants
Population decline (2000-2018)
62 inhabitants (32% decrease)
Map with Villalba de los Llanos and other localities in Salamanca.
Map of the municipal area of Villalba de los Llanos in Salamanca, showing its localities and nearby places.
Stone church with bell tower and two cypresses on each side.
Church in Villalba de los Llanos, Salamanca, with two cypresses on each side.

05Cultural Heritage

The most significant cultural site in Villalba de los Llanos is the Church of the Assumption, which features a Romanesque style. It houses the tomb of María la Brava, a notable historical figure from the area. The local festivities reflect traditional customs, including the celebration of San Juan and San Miguel Arcángel.

Villalba de los Llanos · Data
Province
Salamanca
Autonomous community
Castile and León
Population
107
Area
36.78 km²
Elevation
834 m
Postal code
37446
Coordinates
40.8008, -5.9731

Photos

Two Iberian pigs grazing in a field with holm oaks in Villalba de los Llanos.
Two Iberian pigs grazing in a field in Villalba de los Llanos, Salamanca.
Ruins of an old charcoal kiln in Las Hospitalas, Villalba de los Llanos.
Ruins of an old charcoal kiln in Las Hospitalas, Villalba de los Llanos, Salamanca.

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