Almadén Postal Codes, Valle de Alcudia, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha Spain

The postal code for Almadén is 13400 in Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real, Valle de Alcudia, Spain. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Almadén.

Almadén on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Almadén municipalities in Spain. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Almadén

Key Facts

Almadén is a municipality and town located in the province of Ciudad Real, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha in central Spain. Situated in the southwestern part of the province, Almadén lies within the Valle de Alcudia comarca, approximately 90 kilometers southwest of the provincial capital, Ciudad Real. The municipality covers an area of about 239.64 square kilometers and has a population of around 5,500 residents. Almadén is historically renowned for its mercury (quicksilver) mines, which were among the world's largest and most productive for centuries, contributing significantly to the global mercury supply and earning the town a UNESCO World Heritage designation as part of the 'Heritage of Mercury' site. The town's economy, once heavily dependent on mining, has diversified into agriculture, livestock, and tourism, capitalizing on its rich historical and geological heritage. Almadén is administratively divided into the main town and several smaller villages and hamlets within its municipal territory. For detailed postal code information and access to services for its various neighborhoods and surrounding areas, comprehensive local data is available through regional administrative resources.

Neighboring Regions

* Almadenejos

* Chillón

* Guadalmez

* Saceruela

* Valdemanco del Esteras