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View of houses and rural landscape in Valtiendas, Segovia. Israel Díaz Izquierdo, Public domain

Valtiendas

Castile and León

75Population
38.64 km²Area
912 mElevation
40314Postal code

Valtiendas is a municipality located in the northern part of Segovia province, within the autonomous community of Castile and León. Characterized by its small population and rich architectural heritage, it includes the localities of Pecharromán and the Caserío de San José.

02Geography and Climate

Valtiendas is situated in the central zone of the Iberian Peninsula, at a high elevation of 912 meters. The municipality covers an area of 38.64 km² and is accessible via the CL-603 road from Segovia. The region experiences a continental Mediterranean climate, characterized by significant temperature variations between day and night.

Average annual temperature
11.50 °C
Annual precipitation
514.10 mm
Dry season
Summer
Climate classification
Csb (oceanic Mediterranean)

03Demographics and Economy

With a population of 75, Valtiendas has witnessed a significant decline in residents over the years, particularly from 1960 to 1980 due to rural exodus. However, this trend has slowed since the 1980s as migration rates decreased. The local economy is primarily based on the primary sector, particularly viticulture, with several wineries contributing to the production of Valtiendas wine.

Main economic activity
Vine production
Wine designation
Valtiendas
Valtiendas is a small municipality in Segovia, known for its rich architectural heritage and natural surroundings.

04Cultural Heritage

Valtiendas boasts notable architectural heritage, including the Renaissance-style parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, which houses Baroque altarpieces and a 16th-century processional cross. Nearby, the church of San Andrés in Pecharromán features remarkable Romanesque sculptures and a unique collection of corbels depicting various figures.

View of houses and fields in Valtiendas, Segovia.
Panoramic view of Valtiendas, with scattered houses and fields in the background in Segovia.
Stone church with tower and arch in Valtiendas, Segovia.
The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Valtiendas, with its tower and stone facade on a cloudy day.
Valtiendas · Data
Province
Segovia
Autonomous community
Castile and León
Population
75
Area
38.64 km²
Elevation
912 m
Postal code
40314
Website
http://www.valtiendas.es
Coordinates
41.4783, -3.9172

Photos

Topographic map of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, at 1:25000 scale.
Fragment of the National Topographic Map of Spain showing Sacramenia in Segovia.
Entrance sign to Pecharroman with 50 km/h limit and village name.
Entrance to Pecharroman, a village in Segovia province, with speed limit and town sign.

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