Matalavilla
León · Castile and León · Miño - Sil
Capacity
65 hm³
Coordinates
42.836°N, 6.432°W
Operator
CHS
50.8% full
Current fill
50.8%vs 7 days ago
-6.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-30.7%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 65 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 58.5 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHS |
| Province | León |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| River basin | Miño - Sil |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 42.836, -6.432 · Open in Google Maps
About Matalavilla
As of July 27, 2026, Matalavilla is filled to 50.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 33 hm³ of water out of a maximum 65 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 59 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 6.1 percentage points, and it is 30.7 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Matalavilla — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 10.8% (December 7, 2021) to a high of 96.9% (May 27, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around January.
It is operated by CHS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Miño - Sil basin at 42.836°N, 6.432°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 50.8%
- Water stored
- 33 hm³
- Total capacity
- 65 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 59 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 6.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 30.7 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Miño - Sil
- Operator
- CHS
- Coordinates
- 42.836°N, 6.432°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 50.8% | 33 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 56.9% | 37 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 58.5% | 38 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 61.5% | 40 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 64.6% | 42 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 66.2% | 43 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 70.8% | 46 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 75.4% | 49 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 75.4% | 49 |
| 26 May 2026 | 73.8% | 48 |
| 19 May 2026 | 75.4% | 49 |
| 12 May 2026 | 75.4% | 49 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Matalavilla?
As of July 27, 2026, Matalavilla is at 50.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 33 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Matalavilla reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Matalavilla is within its normal operating range at 50.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Matalavilla rising or falling?
The level at Matalavilla is falling — it dropped 6.1 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Matalavilla hold?
Matalavilla has a total capacity of 65 hm³, of which about 59 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Matalavilla reservoir located?
Matalavilla is located in León, Castile and León, Spain, within the Miño - Sil basin (coordinates 42.836°N, 6.432°W).
What is Matalavilla used for?
Matalavilla is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHS.