Bembibre, Municipality in El Bierzo region, León Province, Spain
Located between the Boeza and Noceda rivers, Bembibre extends across 63.42 square kilometers at an elevation of 644 meters above sea level.
The area contains remains of Cisastur fortifications from ancient times, while the current settlement originated during medieval repopulations between the ninth and eleventh centuries.
The municipal coat of arms features the Latin motto 'Interamnium Flavium', reflecting its geographical position between two rivers that shape the local identity.
The municipality maintains a population of approximately 8,979 residents and functions as the second largest urban center in the El Bierzo region.
The town serves as the capital of Bierzo Alto, combining administrative functions with a strategic location along the A6 motorway connecting Madrid to northwestern Spain.
Location: León Province
Capital city: Bembibre
Elevation above the sea: 644 m
Part of: Mancomunidad de Municipios «Ribera del Boeza», Way of Saint James of Manzanal
Shares border with: Torre del Bierzo, Castropodame, San Román de Bembibre, Toreno, Noceda del Bierzo, Folgoso de la Ribera
Website: http://aytobembibre.es
GPS coordinates: 42.61540,-6.41697
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
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