Barrancos

Barrancos is a municipality in the province of Huelva, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It is located in the Doñana region near the Guadiana River, close to the border with Portugal. The town of Barrancos serves as the municipal seat, and the municipality covers a rural territory characterized by small hills, river valleys, and scrubland.

The population is small and primarily rural, with economic activity centered on agriculture, livestock farming, and services supporting the local community. Crops typical of southern Spain, such as cereals and olive trees, are common, and the proximity to Portugal has historically supported cross-border trade and movement.

Historically, Barrancos sits near the frontier between the Iberian kingdoms, and its cultural landscape reflects influences from both Spain and Portugal. The border area has experienced periodic demographic and economic changes tied to frontier politics, migration, and regional development. In recent decades, rural tourism and nature-based activities around the Guadiana and Doñana landscapes have grown as part of regional diversification.

Local governance operates under an ayuntamiento led by a mayor and council, responsible for municipal services, planning, and cultural programs. Barrancos is connected to surrounding towns by regional roads, with Huelva as the nearest major urban center.