Puente del Congosto Postal Codes: 37748 to 37750 | Sierra de Béjar, Salamanca, Castilla y León

Key Facts

Puente del Congosto is a municipality located in the province of Salamanca, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. Situated in the northern part of the Sierra de Béjar mountain range, this small settlement lies approximately 70 kilometers southeast of the provincial capital, Salamanca city. The municipality covers an area of about 13.9 square kilometers and has a population of around 200 residents, making it one of the smaller municipalities in the region. Puente del Congosto is named for its historic stone bridge ('puente') over the Tormes River, which has served as an important crossing point for centuries. The area is characterized by its rugged mountainous terrain, traditional stone architecture, and agricultural activities focused on livestock farming. While it doesn't contain further administrative subdivisions beyond the municipal level, the settlement represents a typical example of the rural communities found throughout the Sierra de Béjar region. For those seeking postal code information for this municipality or its surrounding areas, the postal code system provides specific identifiers for mail delivery throughout this mountainous territory.

Neighboring Regions

• Navamorales
• El Tejado
• Béjar
• La Horcajada
• El Losar del Barco
• Guijo de Ávila