Cristóbal Postal Codes: 37684 | La Sierra, Salamanca, Castilla y León

Key Facts

Cristóbal is a small village located within the municipality of La Sierra, which is part of the province of Salamanca in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. Situated in the western part of the province, Cristóbal lies within the broader region known as the Sierra de Francia, a mountainous area that forms part of the Sistema Central range. This village represents the most specific administrative level in the provided hierarchy, typically classified as a local entity or population center under the municipality's jurisdiction. While precise population figures for such small villages can fluctuate, settlements like Cristóbal in this rural mountainous area often have populations numbering in the low hundreds or even fewer residents, contributing to the characteristic dispersed settlement pattern of the region. The area is known for its traditional architecture, including stone houses with slate roofs, and its economy has historically been based on agriculture, livestock farming, and forestry, though tourism related to natural landscapes and hiking has become increasingly significant. For those seeking detailed local information, accessing postal code data for Cristóbal and its immediate surroundings requires consulting municipal records within La Sierra's administrative framework.