Posada del Bierzo is a village in the municipality of Carracedelo, in the region of El Bierzo, in the province of León, in Castile and León, Spain.
History
In the late 1950s construction of the forced the relocation of the inhabitants of two villages which were to be inundated, ancient Barcena and Posada del Rio. The result was the construction of Posada del Bierzo.
Demographic evolution
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 175 170 171 168 166 170 179 170 175 173 165 164 159 150
Landmark buildings and interesting places
The Square Simón González Ferrando. Inaugurated by General Francisco Franco, on 16 September 1961. Saint Isidro's Church. The four spouts Fountain.
San Isidro Museum, created by Mr. Dario Martinez. The Olde Oven, Ethnographic Heritage.
Festivals and cultural activities
January 5: Visit of the Three Wishes Kings and a chocolate party. February/March: Carnival. May 15: Saint Isidro Labrador (Village's Pattern). June 23: Bonfire of San Juan. July: Trip by the association. July–August: Summer parties. November: Magosto (chestnut party). December: Nativity scene in the village's church.
Economy
Agriculture In the village fruit production predominates, particularly pears and apples. They are shipped to cooperatives and exported to various cities of Europe.
Climate
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