El Losar del Barco Postal Codes: 05692 | El Barco de Ávila-Piedrahíta, Ávila, Castilla y León

Key Facts

El Losar del Barco is a municipality located in the province of Ávila, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. Situated in the central-western part of the province, it lies within the comarca (historical region) of El Barco de Ávila-Piedrahíta, nestled in the Sierra de Gredos mountain range of the Sistema Central. The municipality covers an area of approximately 19.5 square kilometers and has a population of around 100 residents, making it a small, rural settlement characteristic of the region's depopulated interior. El Losar del Barco is part of the judicial district of Piedrahíta and falls under the Catholic Diocese of Ávila. The municipality is divided into the main settlement of El Losar del Barco itself, with no other officially recognized sub-municipal divisions. Its economy is traditionally based on agriculture, livestock farming, and forestry, with tourism increasingly playing a role due to its scenic mountain location and proximity to natural parks. For those seeking detailed local information, postal code data and administrative specifics for El Losar del Barco and its immediate area can be accessed through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• San Lorenzo de Tormes
• Navatejares
• La Carrera
• El Barco de Ávila