El Barco de Ávila Postal Codes: 05600 | El Barco de Ávila-Piedrahíta, Ávila, Castilla y León

Key Facts

El Barco de Ávila is a municipality located in the province of Ávila, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León in central Spain. Situated in the southern part of the province, it lies in the comarca (historical region) of El Barco de Ávila-Piedrahíta, nestled in the Sierra de Gredos mountain range along the banks of the Tormes River. The municipality covers an area of approximately 12.7 square kilometers and has a population of around 2,100 residents. El Barco de Ávila is known for its medieval bridge, the Puente Viejo, and its well-preserved historic quarter featuring traditional architecture. The town serves as an important local administrative and commercial center for the surrounding agricultural area. It is divided into the main town of El Barco de Ávila itself, without additional separate population centers. For those seeking postal code information for addresses within this municipality, detailed data is available for its various streets and neighborhoods.

Neighboring Regions

• Piedrahíta
• San Lorenzo de Tormes
• La Carrera
• Navatejares
• Santa María de los Caballeros
• Santiago del Collado
• Umbrías