El Bierzo

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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.

Flag of El Bierzo
Coat of arms of El Bierzo
Location of El Bierzo within the province of León
Location of El Bierzo within the province of León
Coordinates: 42°40′N 6°45′W / 42.667°N 6.750°W / 42.667; -6.750Coordinates: 42°40′N 6°45′W / 42.667°N 6.750°W / 42.667; -6.750
Country== El Bierzo Media ==  Spain
Autonomous communityCastile and León
ProvinceLeón
CapitalPonferrada
Area
 • Total2,828 km2 (1,092 sq mi)
Population
 • Total134,729
 • Density47.641/km2 (123.390/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Largest municipalityPonferrada

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