Almodóvar del Pinar Postal Codes: 16215 | Serranía Media-Campichuelo y Serranía Baja, Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha

Key Facts

Almodóvar del Pinar is a municipality located in the province of Cuenca, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Situated in the Serranía Media-Campichuelo y Serranía Baja comarca, it lies in the southeastern part of the province, characterized by the rolling hills and pine forests typical of the region's lower mountain ranges. The municipality covers an area of approximately 95 square kilometers and has a population of around 400 residents, reflecting the rural and sparsely populated nature of much of inland Spain. Almodóvar del Pinar is administratively divided into the main town itself, which serves as the municipal seat, without further formal subdivisions into smaller villages or pedanías under its jurisdiction. The local economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, livestock farming, and forestry, with the surrounding pine woods giving the town its name ('del Pinar' means 'of the pine grove'). Historically, the area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with evidence of Iberian and Roman settlements, and it played a role in the medieval Reconquista. Today, it offers visitors a glimpse into traditional Spanish rural life, with landmarks including the Church of San Andrés Apóstol, built in the 16th century. For those seeking detailed local information, such as postal codes for specific areas within the municipality, resources are available to help navigate its administrative and geographic particulars.

Neighboring Regions

• Puebla del Salvador
• Monteagudo de las Salinas
• Paracuellos
• Barchín del Hoyo
• Gabaldón
• Olmedilla de Alarcón
• Valverdejo
• Castillo de Garcimuñoz