El Ejido Postal Codes: 04700 to 04717 | Poniente Almeriense, Almería, Andalucía

Key Facts

El Ejido is a municipality located in the Poniente Almeriense comarca of the Almería province in the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain. Situated in the southwestern part of the province along the Mediterranean coast, El Ejido occupies a strategic position within one of Spain's most important agricultural regions. With an approximate population of around 85,000 residents, it ranks as one of the most populous municipalities in Almería province and covers an area of approximately 227 square kilometers. The municipality is administratively divided into several urban centers and rural settlements, with the main town serving as the commercial and administrative hub for the surrounding agricultural zone. El Ejido forms part of the Campo de Dalías plain, characterized by its intensive greenhouse agriculture that has earned the region the nickname 'Sea of Plastic' due to the vast expanse of plastic-covered greenhouses visible from aerial views. This municipality plays a crucial role in Spain's agricultural export economy, particularly in vegetable production. For detailed postal code information and location data for El Ejido's various districts and neighborhoods, comprehensive resources are available to assist with mail delivery and geographic navigation throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Roquetas de Mar
• La Mojonera
• Vícar
• Dalías
• Berja