Guadix Postal Codes: 18500 to 18880 | Guadix, Granada, Andalucía

Key Facts

Guadix is a municipality and city located in the province of Granada within the autonomous community of Andalucía in southern Spain. Situated in the central part of the province, Guadix lies approximately 60 kilometers northeast of the provincial capital, Granada, and occupies a strategic position in the Guadix-Baza basin. The municipality covers an area of approximately 317 square kilometers and has a population of around 18,000 residents, making it one of the larger municipalities in the region. Guadix is administratively divided into several districts and neighborhoods, including the historic city center and numerous outlying villages that fall under its municipal jurisdiction. The city is particularly famous for its unique cave dwellings, known as 'casas cueva,' which have been inhabited for centuries and form one of the most extensive troglodyte settlements in Europe. These cave houses, carved into the soft clay hills surrounding the city, provide natural insulation and maintain comfortable temperatures year-round. Guadix also boasts significant historical landmarks including a 16th-century cathedral, the Moorish Alcazaba fortress, and numerous churches and converts that reflect its rich cultural heritage spanning Roman, Moorish, and Christian periods. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for the various neighborhoods and districts within Guadix municipality, our comprehensive database provides accurate and up-to-date location details.

Neighboring Regions

• Fonelas
• Purullena
• Benalúa
• Lugros
• Cortes y Graena
• Polícar
• La Peza
• Dólar
• Albuñán
• Cogollos de Guadix
• Marchal
• Beas de Guadix
• Villanueva de las Torres
• Gor
• Gorafe