Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja Postal Codes: 09513 to 09558 | Las Merindades, Burgos, Castilla y León

Key Facts

Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja 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 of Las Merindades, a historic and geographical region known for its medieval heritage and rugged landscapes. Situated approximately 80 kilometers north of the city of Burgos, the municipality lies in the valley of the Nela River, a tributary of the Ebro, and is surrounded by the Cantabrian Mountains to the north and the Montes de Oca to the south. Covering an area of about 150 square kilometers, Villarcayo has a population of around 4,500 residents, making it one of the larger settlements in the rural comarca. The municipality is divided into several smaller villages and hamlets, including Quintana de los Prados and Santa Cruz de Andino, which fall under its administrative jurisdiction. Historically, it was part of the Merindad de Castilla la Vieja, an ancient administrative division, and today it functions as a commercial and service hub for the surrounding agricultural communities. For detailed postal code information and access to services for its constituent villages, visitors can explore the specific sub-regional data available through local administrative resources.

Neighboring Regions

• Merindad de Cuesta-Urria
• Merindad de Montija
• Merindad de Sotoscueva
• Valle de Valdebezana
• Valle de Manzanedo
• Valle de Zamanzas
• Valle de Sedano