Laguna del Marquesado Postal Codes: 16316 | Serranía Alta, Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha

Key Facts

Laguna del Marquesado is a municipality located in the Serranía Alta comarca of the province of Cuenca, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Situated in the heart of the Iberian System mountain range, this small settlement lies approximately 70 kilometers northeast of the provincial capital, Cuenca city, and is characterized by its high-altitude, rugged terrain typical of the region. The municipality covers an area of about 38 square kilometers and, as of recent estimates, is home to a population of just over 50 residents, reflecting the rural depopulation trend in much of inland Spain. Administratively, as a municipality, it is the fundamental local entity and does not contain further official sub-divisions; it is governed by its own local council (ayuntamiento). The area's landscape is dominated by pine forests and high mountain pastures, with the Laguna del Marquesado reservoir, from which it takes its name, being a notable geographical feature. For those seeking detailed local information, accessing postal code data for this and surrounding municipalities in the Serranía Alta can facilitate navigation and administrative correspondence within this remote but picturesque part of Cuenca province.

Neighboring Regions

• Huélamo
• Valdemeca
• Valdemoro-Sierra
• Tejadillos