Acompoño

Acompoño is a small rural locality and civil parish situated in a mountainous region of the Iberian Peninsula. It is part of a larger municipality within a mid-sized province and is governed locally by a parish council within the framework of the municipal authorities.

Geography and climate: The parish covers a compact landscape of wooded hills and pastures at elevations around 700 to 900 meters. Streams run through the valley and feed into a nearby river. The climate is temperate, with cool winters and warm summers; rainfall is typical in spring and autumn.

History and administration: The settlement is documented in medieval records and has long depended on agriculture and small-scale livestock farming. The parish church and a stone bridge illustrate traditional rural architecture. Administratively, Acompoño belongs to a municipality and elects representatives to the parish council.

Economy and demographics: Agriculture remains central, including cereal crops and cattle farming, with forestry and rural tourism playing secondary roles. The population is small and aging, though recent years have seen modest growth from second-home owners and teleworkers.

Landmarks and culture: Notable sites include the local church, a 16th-century stone bridge, and a traditional windmill preserved as a cultural landmark. An annual festival, tied to a patron saint, features regional music, crafts, and foods such as chestnuts and honey.