Sabiñánigo

Sabiñánigo is a municipality in Huesca Province in northeastern Aragon, situated in the Alto Gállego region at a moderate elevation surrounded by mountain terrain and river valleys. The town serves as a hub for the area, with buildings and streets organized around traditional settlement patterns.

The first written mention of this settlement appeared in 1035 as Savignaneco, a name derived from the Latin Sabinianicu used during Roman times. This long continuity shows how the place has been inhabited and recognized for nearly a thousand years.

The town hall hosts regular exhibitions of photography and contemporary art, while the MUDDI museum displays objects connected to local traditions and daily life. Together, these spaces show what matters to people in this region.

The town is served by several national roads and has a railway station connecting to Zaragoza and onward toward France. This makes it straightforward to arrive from different directions and explore the surrounding region.

The region has historically been called Serrablo, and its residents carry the name 'Serrableses' to this day. This local identity connects deeply to the traditional buildings and styles that line the streets from different periods.

Location: Huesca Province

Capital city: Sabiñánigo (human settlement)

Elevation above the sea: 780 m

Shares border with: Caldearenas, Jaca, Villanúa, Canfranc, Sallent de Gállego, Biescas, Yebra de Basa, Fiscal, Boltaña, Bierge, Nueno

Website: http://sabinanigo.es

GPS coordinates: 42.51858,-0.36434

Latest update: December 20, 2025 03:05