The primary municipality of Astorga located in the Province of León, within the autonomous community of Castile and León. Situated at the transition between the Páramo Leonés and the Montes de León, serving as a central hub for the regions of Maragatería, La Cepeda, and the Ribera del Órbigo. The city features a well-preserved old centre with historical significance as a former Roman settlement and major stop on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes.