Chercos Postal Codes: 04859 | Valle del Almanzora, Almería, Andalucía

Key Facts

Chercos is a municipality located in the province of Almería within the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain. Situated in the northeastern part of the Valle del Almanzora comarca, this small municipality lies approximately 80 kilometers north of the provincial capital of Almería city. Chercos covers an area of about 14 square kilometers and has a population of around 300 residents, making it one of the smaller municipalities in the region. The municipality is divided into two main population centers: Chercos Viejo (Old Chercos), which preserves its traditional Moorish architecture and narrow winding streets, and Chercos Nuevo (New Chercos), the more modern administrative center. The landscape is characterized by the Sierra de los Filabres mountains to the south and the Almanzora River valley to the north, creating a picturesque setting of olive groves and almond orchards. Historically, the area shows evidence of human settlement dating back to prehistoric times, with notable archaeological sites including cave paintings and ancient irrigation systems. Visitors to Chercos can access postal code information for its various districts and surrounding areas to facilitate navigation and local services throughout this charming Andalusian municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Líjar
• Alcudia de Monteagud
• Tahal
• Cóbdar