Gil García Postal Codes: 05693 | El Barco de Ávila-Piedrahíta, Ávila, Castilla y León

Key Facts

Gil García is a small municipality located within the El Barco de Ávila-Piedrahíta judicial district in the province of Ávila, part of the autonomous community of Castilla y León in central Spain. Situated in the southern foothills of the Sierra de Gredos mountain range, this rural settlement lies in a region characterized by rugged terrain, traditional stone architecture, and agricultural landscapes. With an area of approximately 15 square kilometers, Gil García maintains a modest population that reflects the demographic trends of many rural Spanish municipalities, where residents typically number in the low hundreds. The municipality is administratively simple, consisting primarily of the village of Gil García itself without further subdivisions into smaller parishes or wards. Historically tied to agricultural and pastoral activities, the area preserves elements of Castilian cultural heritage while facing challenges common to depopulated rural zones. For those seeking detailed local information, accessing postal code data for Gil García and its immediate surroundings requires consulting specific municipal records within the Ávila provincial framework.