Villaciervos

02Geography

Villaciervos is situated 13 km from the provincial capital of Soria and is part of the Soria comarca. The municipality spans an area of 81.67 km² and has an elevation of 1183 m, with its highest point reaching 1434 m in the Sierra de Cabrejas. The landscape features various mountain ranges and is traversed by the N-122 road, connecting it to other cities.

Elevation range

1130 m to 1434 m

Natural areas

Sabinares Sierra de Cabrejas (6080 hectares)

03History

Originally known as Villacierbos de Arriba, Villaciervos was part of the Community of Villa and Tierra of Soria during the Middle Ages. It transitioned to a constitutional municipality and was recorded in historical censuses, reflecting its demographic changes over the centuries.

• 1528 census 18 pecheros (tax-paying households) recorded.
• 1842 census 122 households and 490 residents.
• 19th century Described in Pascual Madoz's geographical dictionary.

Discover Villaciervos, a small municipality in Soria, known for its agriculture and rich history.

04Economy and Heritage

The economy of Villaciervos is primarily based on agriculture, focusing on crops like wheat, barley, and rye, alongside sheep farming and a notable truffle plantation. The area also features several historical sites, including restored churches and various hermitages.

• Iglesia de San Juan Bautista Restored after years of ruin.
• Iglesia de San Blas Located in Villaciervitos.
• Ermita del Santo Cristo del Humilladero
• Ermita de San Roque
• Ermita de San Cristóbal
• Ermita de la Virgen de La Calzada Located in Villaciervitos.
• Torre del Reloj Constructed in 1894.