Encartaciones Postal Codes: 39805 to 48895 | Vizcaya, País Vasco

Key Facts

Encartaciones is a comarca (historical region) located in the western part of the province of Vizcaya within the Basque Country of northern Spain. Situated on the left bank of the Nervión River, this region occupies approximately 331 square kilometers and has a population of around 30,000 residents. Historically known as Las Encartaciones in Spanish or Enkarterriak in Basque, this territory is characterized by its rugged terrain with mountains, valleys, and important river systems including the Cadagua and Barbadún rivers. The comarca is administratively divided into 10 municipalities, with Balmaseda serving as its traditional capital and largest urban center. Encartaciones has maintained a distinct cultural identity throughout history, preserving unique traditions and architectural heritage despite its integration into Vizcaya. The region's economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, iron mining, and metallurgy, though it has diversified in recent decades. Visitors to Encartaciones can explore medieval bridges, historic palaces, and the distinctive Basque farmhouses known as caseríos that dot the landscape. To access detailed postal code information for the municipalities within Encartaciones, users can navigate through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Gran Bilbao
• Duranguesado
• Cantabria