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Brincones is a Spanish municipality and town in the province of Salamanca, in the autonomous community of Castilla y León. It is integrated into the Vitigudino region and the sub-region of La Ramajería. It belongs to the judicial district of Vitigudino.

Its municipal area is made up of a single population center, it occupies a total area of 14.90 km² and according to the demographic data collected in the municipal register prepared by the INE in 2021, it has a population of 53 inhabitants.

History

The foundation of Brincones dates back to the Middle Ages, obeying the repopulation carried out by King Ferdinand II of León in the XII century , when it was framed within the Alfoz de Ledesma. In the past it was quite important in the ecclesiastical field as it depended on its parish priest for fourteen vicarages, which is why it was known as "el obispillo de Brincones". With the creation of the current provinces in 1833, Brincones was integrated into the province of Salamanca, within the Leonese Region.

Demographics

Figure of population evolution of Brincones between 1900 and 2022

Source: Spanish National Statistical Institute - Graphical development by Wikipedia.

According to the National Institute of Statistics, Brincones had, as of January 1, 2021, a total population of 53 inhabitants, of whom 28 were men and 25 women. Regarding the year 2000, the census reflected 108 inhabitants, of which 55 were men and 53 women. Therefore, the loss of population in the municipality for the period 2000-2021 has been 55 inhabitants, a 51% decrease.

Administration and politics

Municipal elections

The mayor of Brincones does not receive any type of financial benefit for his work as head of the town hall (2017).

Autonomous elections

Heritage

• Parish Church of Santiago Apostle.