Gran Bilbao Postal Codes, Vizcaya, País Vasco Spain

Postal codes for Gran Bilbao range from 48001 to 48993 in País Vasco, Vizcaya, Spain. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Gran Bilbao, choose from the municipalities listed below.

Municipalities in Gran Bilbao

Gran Bilbao on the Map

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

What to Know About Gran Bilbao

Key Facts

Gran Bilbao is a comarca (county) located in the province of Vizcaya within the autonomous community of País Vasco in northern Spain. Situated around the Nervión River estuary, this metropolitan region forms the economic and urban heart of the Basque Country, centered on the city of Bilbao which serves as its capital. With an approximate population of 875,000 residents, Gran Bilbao encompasses the densely populated urban core and surrounding municipalities that constitute the Bilbao metropolitan area, covering approximately 500 square kilometers of varied terrain from coastal zones to inland valleys. The comarca is divided into 26 municipalities, including major urban centers such as Bilbao, Barakaldo, Getxo, Portugalete, and Basauri, each contributing to the region's industrial, commercial, and cultural significance. Historically an industrial powerhouse known for steel production and shipbuilding, Gran Bilbao has undergone remarkable urban transformation in recent decades, most notably with the development of the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum and the Abandoibarra district, which have repositioned the area as a hub for tourism, services, and creative industries while maintaining its industrial heritage. This comprehensive metropolitan region provides access to postal code information for all its constituent municipalities, facilitating efficient mail delivery and location-based services throughout the urban area.

Neighboring Regions

* Busturialdea-Urdaibai

* Duranguesado

* Uribe

* Enkarterri

* Greater Bilbao coastal area