Las Encartaciones Postal Codes, Vizcaya, País Vasco Spain

Postal codes for Las Encartaciones range from 48190 to 48879 in País Vasco, Vizcaya, Spain. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Las Encartaciones, choose from the municipalities listed below.

Municipalities in Las Encartaciones

Las Encartaciones on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Las Encartaciones 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 Las Encartaciones

Key Facts

Las Encartaciones is a comarca, or historical region, located in the western part of the province of Vizcaya within the autonomous community of the Basque Country in northern Spain. This territory occupies approximately 337 square kilometers in the northwestern corner of Vizcaya, bordering the Cantabrian Sea to the north and the province of Cantabria to the west. With a population of around 30,000 inhabitants, Las Encartaciones represents one of the traditional subdivisions of Vizcaya, known for its distinct cultural identity and historical significance as one of the original merindades (administrative divisions) of the region. The comarca is divided into 10 municipalities, including important towns such as Balmaseda, Portugalete, and Santurtzi, each contributing to the area's economic and cultural diversity. Las Encartaciones features varied landscapes ranging from coastal areas along the Nervión River estuary to mountainous terrain in the interior, with the Karrantza Valley being particularly notable for its natural beauty and karst formations. Historically, this region developed its own legal framework known as the Fuero de las Encartaciones, which governed local administration until the 19th century. For those seeking detailed postal code information for the municipalities within Las Encartaciones, comprehensive data is available to facilitate mail delivery and location-based services throughout this historically rich Basque comarca.

Neighboring Regions

* Gran Bilbao

* Duranguesado

* Cantabria