Espinosa de los Monteros Postal Codes, Las Merindades, Burgos, Castilla y León Spain

Postal codes for Espinosa de los Monteros range from 09560 to 09569 in Castilla y León, Burgos, Las Merindades, Spain. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Espinosa de los Monteros.

Espinosa de los Monteros on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Espinosa de los Monteros municipalities in Spain. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Espinosa de los Monteros

Key Facts

Espinosa de los Monteros is a municipality located in the northern part of the province of Burgos, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. It serves as the administrative capital of the comarca (historical region) of Las Merindades, situated in the upper valley of the Trueba River, near the foothills of the Cantabrian Mountains. The municipality covers an area of approximately 137.5 square kilometers and has a population of around 1,700 residents. Espinosa de los Monteros is divided into several smaller villages and hamlets, including Quintana de los Prados, Bárcenas, and Las Machorras, which fall under its municipal jurisdiction. Historically significant, it was granted a royal charter in the early 11th century and is known for its medieval architecture, including the Palace of the Marquises of Chiloeches and the Church of Santa Cecilia. The town's name is derived from the 'Monteros de Espinosa,' a royal guard unit established by King Sancho García of Castile. For detailed postal code information and further subdivision data for the villages within Espinosa de los Monteros, users can navigate through the location hierarchy on this platform.

Neighboring Regions

* Merindad de Montija

* Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja

* Sotoscueva

* Merindad de Sotoscueva

* Villasana de Mena

* Valle de Mena