Albarracín Postal Codes: 44100 to 44123 | Sierra de Albarracín, Teruel, Aragón

Key Facts

Albarracín is a municipality and town located in the Sierra de Albarracín comarca (district) of the Teruel province, within the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain. Situated in the southwestern part of the province, it lies approximately 38 kilometers west of the provincial capital, Teruel city. The town is famously perched on a rocky outcrop at an elevation of about 1,180 meters above sea level, overlooking the Guadalaviar River. With an area of approximately 452 square kilometers, it is one of the larger municipalities in the comarca. Albarracín has a modest population, with recent estimates hovering around 1,000 inhabitants, reflecting the rural and sparsely populated character of much of the Teruel province. Administratively, as a municipality, it is the fundamental local entity in Spain, governed by a local council (ayuntamiento). The municipality contains the historic town of Albarracín itself, which is its main population center, along with any smaller annexed villages or hamlets within its territorial boundaries. The town is renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved medieval architecture, with winding, narrow streets and buildings featuring distinctive pinkish stone and wooden overhangs, earning it the status of a National Monument since 1961 and making it a major cultural tourism destination. Its historical significance is further underscored by its past as the capital of a small independent Moorish taifa kingdom in the 11th century. For residents and visitors needing to navigate postal services, the municipality of Albarracín is served by its own postal code system, which can be accessed to find specific codes for its various streets and districts.

Neighboring Regions

• Gea de Albarracín
• Jabaloyas
• Terriente
• Toril y Masegoso
• Villar del Cobo