Arcos de la Frontera Postal Codes: 11620 to 11640 | Sierra de Cádiz, Cádiz, Andalucía

Key Facts

Arcos de la Frontera is a municipality and town located in the Sierra de Cádiz region of Andalucía, Spain. Situated approximately 67 kilometers northeast of the provincial capital Cádiz, this historic settlement perches dramatically atop a sandstone ridge overlooking the Guadalete River valley, earning it the nickname 'Gateway to the White Towns' (Pueblos Blancos) route. With an area of approximately 527 square kilometers, Arcos de la Frontera serves as an important administrative and commercial center for the surrounding rural areas. The municipality is divided into several districts including the historic town center and surrounding rural zones. According to recent estimates, Arcos de la Frontera has a population of around 30,000 inhabitants, making it one of the larger municipalities in the Sierra de Cádiz region. The town's strategic hilltop location historically served defensive purposes during the Moorish period and the subsequent Christian reconquest, as reflected in its name 'de la Frontera' indicating its position on the frontier between Christian and Muslim territories. For those seeking postal code information for the various neighborhoods and districts within Arcos de la Frontera, detailed locality data is available to ensure accurate mail delivery throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Algar
• Bornos
• El Bosque
• Espera
• Jerez de la Frontera
• Prado del Rey
• San José del Valle
• Ubrique
• Villamartín