The municipality of Villaquilambre lies in the province of León, in Castile and León: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 18,905 people, over about 52.9 km².
Density, at about 357 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 11 municipalities in the province of León with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 4 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 7 km north of León, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Bilbao, about 225 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: León (6 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Villaquilambre; all the municipalities in the province of León are listed on their own page.