Castrojeriz

Castrojeriz or Castrogeriz is a locality and municipality located in the province of Burgos, in the autonomous community of Castile and León (Spain), the comarca of Odra-Pisuerga, the judicial district of Burgos, head of the town council of the same name and former head of the Castrojeriz judicial district.

Castrojeriz
Municipality and town
View of Castrojeriz, 2010
Castrojeriz
Location in Spain
Castrojeriz
Castrojeriz (Castile and León)
Coordinates: 42°17′16″N 4°8′20″W
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Burgos
ComarcaOdra-Pisuerga
Founded882
Government
  MayorBeatriz Francés Pérez
Area
  Total136 km2 (53 sq mi)
Elevation
804 m (2,638 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total803
  Density5.9/km2 (15/sq mi)
Postal code
09110
Area code947
WebsiteCastrojeriz city council

It is a popular stop along the French Way of the Camino de Santiago or The Way of Saint James, which crosses the city longitudinally for more than 1,500 meters.

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