Vícar Postal Codes: 04721 to 04738 | Poniente Almeriense, Almería, Andalucía

Key Facts

Vícar is a municipality located in the Poniente Almeriense comarca of the Almería province in the Andalucía autonomous community of southern Spain. Situated in the southwestern part of the province, Vícar lies approximately 15 kilometers from the provincial capital of Almería city, positioned inland from the Mediterranean coast yet close enough to benefit from coastal influences. The municipality covers an area of approximately 64 square kilometers and has a population of around 27,000 residents, making it one of the more populated municipalities in the Poniente Almeriense region. Vícar is administratively divided into several population centers including La Gangosa, Las Cabañuelas, and Puebla de Vícar, with the municipal government overseeing local services and infrastructure. The area is characterized by its agricultural landscape, particularly known for intensive greenhouse farming that produces vegetables for European markets, contributing significantly to the local economy alongside some light industry and services. For those seeking postal code information for Vícar's various neighborhoods and urbanizations, the municipality uses multiple postal codes corresponding to its different population centers and districts.

Neighboring Regions

• Roquetas de Mar
• La Mojonera
• El Ejido
• Enix
• Felix
• Dalías