Ballesteros de Calatrava Postal Codes: 13432 | Campo de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha

Key Facts

Ballesteros de Calatrava is a municipality located in the province of Ciudad Real, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha in central Spain. Situated in the historic region of Campo de Calatrava, it lies approximately 20 kilometers south of the provincial capital, Ciudad Real, and is part of the larger La Mancha plain. The municipality covers an area of about 57.8 square kilometers and has a population of around 400 residents, making it a small, rural community typical of the region. Ballesteros de Calatrava is administratively organized as a single municipal entity without further subdivisions into smaller districts or parishes, reflecting its compact size and centralized settlement pattern. The town's name, which translates to 'Crossbowmen of Calatrava,' hints at its historical connection to the Order of Calatrava, a military-religious order that played a significant role in the Reconquista and the region's medieval history. Today, it is characterized by its agricultural economy, primarily focused on vineyards, olive groves, and cereal crops, set against a landscape of rolling plains. For detailed postal code information and access to services within Ballesteros de Calatrava, visitors can explore resources specific to this municipality to facilitate navigation and communication in this part of Ciudad Real province.

Neighboring Regions

• Almagro
• Bolaños de Calatrava
• Carrión de Calatrava
• Miguelturra
• Pozuelo de Calatrava