The Hurdes it is a Spanish region placed in the north end of Estremadura. It is composed by 6 municipalities and 43 farm-houses, 4 of which already are uninhabited. The natural wealth of the region is of forest character with a few incomparable landscapes. According to the speech of his peoples, the region is known as The Jurdes or The Jurdis.

       Pinofranqueado is one of six municipalities of the region of The Hurdes, bordering with the province of Salamanca. It is formed by ten farm-houses:  

• According to the course of the river They Were Waiting:La Muela, El Robledo, Avellanar, Horcajo , El Castillo, Erías y La Aldehuela.
• According to the course of the river the Angels: Ovejuela and Sauceda.
• Direction to Salamanca: Mesegal