Barrio Arroyo Villalefa | |
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 Interactive map of Barrio Arroyo | |
| Country | Spain |
| Province | Valencia |
| Municipality | Requena |
| Comarca | Requena-Utiel |
| Population (2015) | |
• Total | 75 |
Barrio Arroyo is a village in Valencia, Spain. [1] It is part of the municipality of Requena and belongs to the comarca Requena-Utiel.
Barrio Arroyo is a small rural settlement with a very limited population, reflecting broader demographic trends in inland Valencia, including rural depopulation and population aging. Population figures are officially recorded as part of the municipality of Requena rather than as an independent locality. [2]
The traditional economy of Barrio Arroyo has been closely linked to agriculture, particularly dry farming and viticulture, which are central to the Requena-Utiel region. The area forms part of the wider wine-producing territory associated with the Utiel-Requena Denomination of Origin (DO Utiel-Requena). Small-scale farming and rural land use remain the dominant economic activities. [1] [3]
Barrio Arroyo lies within the Tierra Bobal cultural and geographical area in the inland part of the Valencian Community. According to regional descriptions of Tierra Bobal, the territory is composed of dozens of small villages including Barrio Arroyo. Among the 37 aldeas that shape the region which together represent the natural landscape and cultural heritage of the area. [4]
Tierra Bobal is described as a land rich in history, local traditions, gastronomy, and natural beauty, where rural life, viticulture, and centuries-old customs continue to be significant aspects of everyday community identity. [5]
The region’s cultural identity is linked to its historic wine-making traditions and its preservation of rural landscapes and traditional practices, distinguishing it from the coastal cultural zones of the Valencian Community. [6]
Barrio Arroyo is accessible by local roads connecting it to Requena and surrounding rural settlements. Public transportation options are limited, and mobility largely depends on private vehicles. The village’s transport characteristics are typical of small rural localities in inland Spain. [7]
39°31′N1°10′W / 39.517°N 1.167°W
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