Pineda de Gigüela Postal Codes: 16541 | La Alcarria, Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha

Key Facts

Pineda de Gigüela is a municipality located in the province of Cuenca, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Situated in the heart of the La Alcarria region, this small settlement lies approximately 80 kilometers northwest of the provincial capital, Cuenca city. The municipality covers an area of about 19 square kilometers and has a population of around 50 residents, making it one of the least populated areas in the province. Pineda de Gigüela is characterized by its rural landscape, typical of the Alcarrian plateau, with rolling hills, agricultural fields, and scattered Holm oak woodlands. The municipality is divided into a single main settlement, with no further administrative subdivisions below the municipal level. Historically, its economy has been based on agriculture, particularly cereal crops and livestock farming, though like many rural Spanish municipalities, it has experienced significant population decline in recent decades. For those seeking postal code information for this municipality or its surrounding areas, the relevant codes can be accessed through Spain's postal service database.

Neighboring Regions

• Vellisca
• Barajas de Melo
• Villaconejos de Trabaque
• Huete
• Villalba del Rey