Rural landscape with houses and fields in San Llorente, Valladolid. Juan Pablo Zumel Arranz, CC BY 3.0

San Llorente

Castile and León

93Population
25 km²Area
889 mElevation
47317Postal code

San Llorente is a municipality located in the province of Valladolid, within the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. Known as San Llorente del Valle, it is characterized by its high elevation and agricultural landscape, forming part of the Valle del Cuco.

02Geography

San Llorente del Valle is the highest village in the Valle del Cuco, standing at an elevation of 889 meters. The area features three distinct natural environments: the flat paramo, the valley with abandoned orchards, and a mountainous region with oak trees. The village is traversed by the historic Camino Real de Burgos, which was used for livestock transhumance.

Highest point
La Revilla (920 m)
Main crops
Barley, wheat, sunflower
Notable valleys
Valle del Cuco
Wind measurement
Cotarro del Quemado (914 m)

03History

The history of San Llorente is intertwined with the broader history of the Peñafiel region. Originally inhabited by the Vacceos, the area was repopulated in the 10th century following the Battle of Simancas. Over the centuries, it transitioned through various political and ecclesiastical jurisdictions, ultimately becoming part of the diocese of Valladolid in 1952.

San Llorente, a municipality in Valladolid, is known for its high altitude and agricultural heritage in Castile and León.

04Demographics

San Llorente has a small population of 93 residents, reflecting its rural character. The community is part of the Campo de Peñafiel region and has seen fluctuations in its population over the years, influenced by agricultural practices and economic changes.

Large tree and field in a rural landscape in San Llorente.
Rural landscape with trees and field in San Llorente, Valladolid.
Rural landscape with fields, trees, and village in Valladolid from El Robledal.
Panoramic view of San Llorente in Valladolid from El Robledal, with fields and trees in the Cuco valley.

05Heritage

The most significant structure in San Llorente is the Gothic church dedicated to San Pedro Apóstol, which features Baroque altarpieces and a prominent bell tower. The village also showcases traditional architecture, including stone and adobe houses, and has remnants of old wine cellars.

San Llorente · Data
Province
Valladolid
Autonomous community
Castile and León
Population
93
Area
25 km²
Elevation
889 m
Postal code
47317
Coordinates
41.6869, -4.0647

Photos

Rural landscape with buildings and fields in San Llorente, Valladolid.
Panoramic view of San Llorente, Valladolid, showing canalizo, frontón, water tank, and warehouses.
Underground cellars in San Llorente, Valladolid.
View of the underground cellars in San Llorente, Valladolid.
Green fields with high-voltage towers and buildings in Las Henaras, Fuente La Fraila, and La Revilla.
Rural landscape with green fields, high-voltage towers, and some buildings in Las Henaras, Fuente La Fraila, and La Revilla.
Ruins of stone structures on a grassy hillside in San Llorente.
Ruins of old wineries on a hillside in San Llorente, Valladolid.

Map

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