Cañada de Calatrava Postal Codes: 13430 | Campo de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha

Key Facts

Cañada de Calatrava is a municipality located in the Campo de Calatrava comarca of the Ciudad Real province, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Situated in the central-southern part of the Iberian Peninsula, this small settlement lies approximately 20 kilometers south of the provincial capital, Ciudad Real, and occupies a position within the historic region of La Mancha. The municipality covers an area of about 30 square kilometers and has a population of around 100 residents, making it one of the smallest and most sparsely populated municipalities in the province. As part of the Campo de Calatrava, the area is characterized by its volcanic landscape, featuring unique geological formations such as maars and volcanic cones that distinguish it from the surrounding plains. The municipality is not subdivided into smaller administrative units, functioning as a single municipal entity. Historically, its name derives from its association with the Order of Calatrava, a military-religious order that played a significant role in the Reconquista. Today, Cañada de Calatrava maintains its rural character, with agriculture and livestock farming as primary economic activities, while its volcanic heritage attracts some geological tourism. For those seeking detailed locality information, postal code data for Cañada de Calatrava and its immediate area can be accessed through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Alcolea de Calatrava
• Carrión de Calatrava
• Corral de Calatrava
• Miguelturra
• Pozuelo de Calatrava