Fuerte del Rey Postal Codes: 23180 | Metropolitana de Jaén, Jaén, Andalucía

Key Facts

Fuerte del Rey is a municipality located in the province of Jaén within the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain. Situated in the central part of the province, it lies within the metropolitan area of Jaén, approximately 20 kilometers northwest of the provincial capital. The municipality covers an area of about 34 square kilometers and has a population of around 1,300 residents. Fuerte del Rey is characterized by its typical Andalusian landscape of olive groves and rolling hills, with the Guadalquivir River flowing nearby. The town's name, which translates to 'Fort of the King,' reflects its historical significance as a strategic defensive position during the Reconquista period. Administratively, Fuerte del Rey is divided into the main town center and several smaller rural districts. The municipality forms part of the Metropolitana de Jaén comarca, which comprises several municipalities surrounding the provincial capital. For those seeking postal code information and administrative details about Fuerte del Rey's various districts and neighborhoods, this platform provides comprehensive access to such data.

Neighboring Regions

• Torre del Campo
• Jaén
• Villardompardo
• Escañuela
• Arjona
• Marmolejo