Balmaseda Postal Codes, Las Encartaciones, Vizcaya, País Vasco Spain

The postal code for Balmaseda is 48800 in País Vasco, Vizcaya, Las Encartaciones, Spain. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Balmaseda.

Balmaseda on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Balmaseda 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 Balmaseda

Key Facts

Balmaseda is a town and municipality located in the comarca of Las Encartaciones within the province of Vizcaya in the autonomous community of the Basque Country, Spain. Situated in the southwestern part of Vizcaya, Balmaseda lies approximately 30 kilometers southwest of Bilbao, the provincial capital, and is positioned along the banks of the Cadagua River, near the border with the province of Burgos in Castile and León. With an area of about 22.3 square kilometers, it has a population of around 7,700 residents. Historically significant, Balmaseda was the first town in Vizcaya to receive a town charter, granted in 1199, and it played a crucial role as a commercial and transit hub due to its strategic location on the route between Castile and the coast. The town is known for its well-preserved medieval quarter, featuring landmarks such as the Church of San Severino and the Puente Viejo (Old Bridge), and it hosts the popular 'Living Passion' Easter procession. As a municipality, it does not contain further administrative subdivisions. For detailed postal code information and services within Balmaseda, users can access specific data through this platform to facilitate mailing and logistical needs in the area.

Neighboring Regions

* Artzentales

* Sopuerta

* Zalla

* Güeñes

* Alonsotegi

* Arrankudiaga

* Gordexola

* Villasana de Mena