El Bierzo

El Bierzo is a shire in the province of León, Spain. The capital is the town of Ponferrada. Other major towns are Bembibre and Villafranca del Bierzo.

El Bierzo
Comarca
Location of El Bierzo within the province of León
Coordinates: 42°40′N 6°45′W
Country Spain
Autonomous communityCastile and León
ProvinceLeón
CapitalPonferrada
Area
  Total2,828 km2 (1,092 sq mi)
Population
  Total134,729
  Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Largest municipalityPonferrada
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