Espinosa de los Monteros Postal Codes: 09560 to 09569 | Las Merindades, Burgos, Castilla y León

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