Valle de Oca Postal Codes: 09258 | Montes de Oca, Burgos, Castilla y León

Key Facts

Valle de Oca is a municipality located in the province of Burgos, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León in northern Spain. Situated in the Montes de Oca region, this municipality lies in the northeastern part of the province, approximately 40 kilometers east of the city of Burgos. The municipality covers an area of about 38 square kilometers and has a population of around 200 residents, making it a small, rural community typical of the region. Valle de Oca is administratively organized as a single municipality without further subdivisions into smaller civil parishes or districts, though it encompasses several small villages and hamlets scattered throughout its territory. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, oak forests, and agricultural fields, with the Oca River flowing through the area, giving the valley its name. Historically, this region was part of the ancient Kingdom of Castile and lies along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, specifically the French Way, which passes through nearby towns. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, livestock farming, and some tourism related to the pilgrimage trail. For those seeking detailed local information, postal code data and administrative details for Valle de Oca and its constituent settlements can be accessed through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Villafranca Montes de Oca
• Belorado
• Villambistia
• Espinosa del Camino
• Tosantos
• Villanasur Río de Oca
• Alcocero de Mola
• Prádanos de Bureba
• Quintanavides
• Santa María del Invierno
• Santa Olalla de Bureba
• Briviesca
• Castil de Peones
• Quintanaélez
• Bascuñana
• Fresno de Río Tirón
• Redecilla del Camino
• Castildelgado
• Viloria de Rioja
• Villagalijo
• Cerezo de Río Tirón