La Loma Postal Codes: 23313 to 23539 | Jaén, Andalucía

Key Facts

La Loma is a comarca (historical region) located in the province of Jaén, within the autonomous community of Andalucía in southern Spain. Situated in the northwestern part of the province, La Loma occupies a distinctive elevated plateau region characterized by its rolling hills and fertile agricultural lands. This comarca covers approximately 1,000 square kilometers and has a population of around 45,000 residents distributed across its municipalities. La Loma is administratively divided into several municipalities including Úbeda and Baeza, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites renowned for their exceptional Renaissance architecture. The region's name, meaning 'The Ridge' in Spanish, accurately describes its geographical formation as an elevated plain between the Guadalquivir and Guadalimar rivers. La Loma's economy is primarily based on olive oil production, being part of Spain's renowned olive-growing heartland, with extensive olive groves covering much of its landscape. The region benefits from a continental Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cold winters, typical of inland Andalucía. For those seeking detailed postal and administrative information about the various municipalities and localities within La Loma, comprehensive postal code data is available to facilitate navigation and communication throughout this historically rich comarca.

Neighboring Regions

• Sierra de Cazorla
• Sierra de Segura
• Campiña de Jaén
• Sierra Morena