Villamayor

Villamayor is a municipality in the province of Salamanca, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. It is situated in the western part of Castile and León, near the provincial capital Salamanca. The terrain is predominantly flat and used for agricultural purposes, with cultivated fields and dispersed rural settlements.

The settlement has medieval roots, with development tied to agricultural estates and local parish life. The historic core preserves traditional rural Castilian architecture, including a parish church and the town hall.

Villamayor has a small population and an economy historically based on farming, livestock and agricultural processing. In recent decades, services, construction and small manufacturing have diversified local economic activity.

The municipality is governed by a locally elected town council and forms part of the provincial and regional administrative arrangements of Salamanca and Castile and León.

Cultural life centers on local religious and communal festivities, with the parish church and civic buildings serving as focal points of activity. The town maintains its traditional rhythms through local events and community life.

The town is accessible by road from Salamanca and connected to regional networks, with public transport links to the city and neighboring communities. Villamayor represents one of several small municipalities that contribute to the rural character and regional economy of the Salamanca area.