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Merindad de Río Ubierna

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Merindad de Río Ubierna is a municipality located in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 1,389 inhabitants. Its seat is in Sotopalacios.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Merindad de Río Ubierna
Province
Burgos
Autonomous community
Castilla y León
Population (INE 2025)
1,400
Altitude
965 m
Area (IGN)
279 km²
Postcode
09140
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The essentials for getting around Merindad de Río Ubierna without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.6167° N, 3.6500° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
09140
Altitude
965 m
Population (INE 2025)
1,400 inhabitants
Province / region
Burgos · Castilla y León
Official website
merindadderioubierna.com

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Merindad de Río Ubierna's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Thaw and green fields. Some mountain access can stay tricky until May.

  • Summer

    Long days and cool nights. The best time for hikes.

  • Autumn

    Forests at their best and far fewer people.

  • Winter

    Serious winter at this altitude: snow likely and chains in the car. Check the state of the roads before heading up.

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Where to sleep in Merindad de Río Ubierna

3 registered places to stay

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