Lanestosa Postal Codes, Encartaciones, Vizcaya, País Vasco Spain

The postal code for Lanestosa is 48895 in País Vasco, Vizcaya, Encartaciones, Spain. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Lanestosa.

Lanestosa on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Lanestosa municipalities in Spain. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Lanestosa

Key Facts

Lanestosa is a municipality located in the Encartaciones comarca of the province of Vizcaya, within the autonomous community of the Basque Country, Spain. Situated in the far west of Vizcaya, it lies in a narrow valley of the Carranza River, nestled against the border with the autonomous community of Cantabria. This small, rural municipality covers an area of approximately 1.2 square kilometers, making it one of the smallest municipalities in Spain by area. Historically, Lanestosa was a town of some importance, granted a charter by King Alfonso XI of Castile in 1287, which allowed it to govern itself with its own mayor and council. Today, it is known for its well-preserved medieval urban layout and historic buildings, including the Church of San Pedro. The municipality is not subdivided into further administrative wards or parishes; it is a single, cohesive administrative unit. For those seeking detailed local information, accessing postal code data for Lanestosa and its surrounding areas can provide specific logistical and geographical context for this unique historical enclave.

Neighboring Regions

* Carranza

* Soba