Valle de Ancares

Candín
Candín
Coordinates: 42°49′0″N 6°43′41″W / 42.81667°N 6.72806°W / 42.81667; -6.72806
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCastile and León
ProvinceLeón
ComarcaEl Bierzo
MunicipalityCandín
Government
 • MayorJosé Antonio Álvarez Cachón (PP)
Area
 • Total
140.90 km2 (54.40 sq mi)
Elevation
888 m (2,913 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)
 • Total
256
 • Density1.82/km2 (4.71/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal Code
24433
Telephone prefix987
ClimateCsb
WebsiteAyto. de Candín

Valle de Ancares formerly known as Candín (as of August 23,2023) (Spanish pronunciation: [kanˈdin]) is a village and municipality located in the region of El Bierzo (province of León, Castile and León, Spain) . According to the 2025 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 256 inhabitants.