Barbadillo de Herreros

Barbadillo de Herreros is a municipality and town located in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 148 inhabitants.

Barbadillo de Herreros
Municipality and town
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CountrySpain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Burgos
ComarcaSierra de la Demanda
Area
  Total71 km2 (27 sq mi)
Elevation
1,495 m (4,905 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total109
  Density1.5/km2 (4.0/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09615
Websitehttp://www.barbadillodeherreros.es/

The village has been populated since the X century, having its peak in the early XX century, where it reached 1000 inhabitants. It was then when the location was at full bloom, with a train line to transport iron from the surrounding mining operations, foundries and factories. The closure of its mines lead to a decline of population during the XX century.

The village is in the mountainous area known as Sierra de la Demanda, having its highest point in San Millan peak, which at 2132m it is the highest point in Burgos province.



  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
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