Oseja de Sajambre Postal Codes: 24916 | Montaña de Riaño, León, Castilla y León

Key Facts

Oseja de Sajambre is a parish (parroquia) within the municipality of Oseja de Sajambre, which itself is part of the comarca of Montaña de Riaño in the province of León, Castilla y León, Spain. It is situated in the far northeastern corner of the province of León, nestled within the Picos de Europa mountain range, a sub-range of the Cantabrian Mountains. This places it near the borders with the autonomous communities of Asturias to the north and Cantabria to the northeast. The parish is the namesake and administrative center for the surrounding municipality. The area is characterized by its dramatic alpine scenery, deep valleys carved by glacial activity, and significant natural heritage, forming part of the Picos de Europa National Park. While specific population figures for the parish itself are often subsumed within municipal data, the entire municipality of Oseja de Sajambre has a very small population, typically recorded at well under 300 inhabitants, reflecting its remote, mountainous nature. The parish and municipality are not subdivided into smaller formal administrative units at the parish level. For residents and visitors needing to access local services or send mail, finding the correct postal code information for addresses within Oseja de Sajambre is essential for efficient communication in this secluded part of the León province.

Neighboring Regions

• Posada de Valdeón
• Amieva
• Cain