Molinaseca

Molinaseca
Bridge over the Meruelo river, created in times of the Ancient Rome
Molinaseca
Location of Molinaseca in Spain
Coordinates: 42°32′17″N 6°31′11″W / 42.53806°N 6.51972°W / 42.53806; -6.51972
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Province of León
Region El Bierzo
MunicipalityMolinaseca
Government
 • AlcaldeAlfonso Arias Balboa (PP)
Area
 • Total
79.63 km2 (30.75 sq mi)
Elevation
580 m (1,900 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)
 • Total
870
 • Density11/km2 (28/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
24398 and 24413
Area code987
ClimateCsb
Websitewww.molinaseca.org

Molinaseca is a village and municipality located in the region of El Bierzo (province of León, Castile and León, Spain) . According to the 2010 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 818 inhabitants. It is located on the French Way, the most popular path of the Camino de Santiago.

Its name originates from the old mills on the Meruelo River that supported the town’s economy during the Middle Ages.