Santa Maria de Merlès Postal Codes: 08517 to 08692 | Berguedá, Barcelona, Cataluña

Key Facts

Santa Maria de Merlès is a municipality located in the comarca (county) of Berguedá within the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Situated in the northeastern part of the Berguedá region, this small municipality lies in the foothills of the Catalan Pre-Pyrenees, characterized by its rural landscape of forests, meadows, and the Merlès River that flows through its territory. With an approximate area of 52 square kilometers, Santa Maria de Merlès has a population of around 180 residents, making it one of the least populated municipalities in the area. The municipality is centered around the village of Santa Maria de Merlès, which gives it its name, and includes several smaller hamlets and scattered farmhouses. Administratively, it functions as a single municipal entity without further subdivisions into smaller districts or parishes. The local economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, livestock farming, and forestry, though it also benefits from some rural tourism due to its natural surroundings and historical heritage, including the Romanesque church from which it takes its name. For those seeking detailed postal code information for addresses within this municipality, our website provides comprehensive access to postal code data for Santa Maria de Merlès and its surrounding areas.

Neighboring Regions

• Sagàs
• Puig-reig
• Gironella
• Casserres
• Avià
• Olvan