L'Esquirol Postal Codes: 08511 to 08569 | Osona, Barcelona, Cataluña

Key Facts

L'Esquirol is a municipality located in the comarca (county) of Osona, within the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Situated in the northeastern part of the Iberian Peninsula, it lies in the heart of the Catalan Pre-Pyrenees, approximately 90 kilometers north of Barcelona city. The municipality covers an area of roughly 62 square kilometers and has a population of about 2,200 residents. L'Esquirol is administratively divided into several smaller population centers and rural areas, with its main settlement sharing the municipal name. The area is characterized by its mountainous terrain, forested landscapes, and the presence of the Ter River, which flows through the region. Historically, the municipality developed around textile mills powered by the river, though today its economy is more diversified with agriculture, small industry, and tourism playing significant roles. The name 'L'Esquirol' means 'the squirrel' in Catalan, reflecting the local wildlife. For detailed postal code information and access to services for its various neighborhoods and surrounding rural districts, visitors can explore the specific sub-regional data available through this platform.

Neighboring Regions

• Les Masies de Roda
• Sant Martí de Riucorb
• Sant Pere de Torelló
• Sant Vicenç de Torelló
• Tavertet
• Vilanova de Sau