Cañete Postal Codes: 16300 | Serranía Media-Campichuelo y Serranía Baja, Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha

Key Facts

Cañete 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 region, it lies in the southeastern part of the province, characterized by the rugged terrain of the Iberian System mountain range. The municipality covers an area of approximately 87.6 square kilometers and has a population of around 800 residents, reflecting the rural and sparsely populated nature of much of inland Spain. Cañete is part of the judicial district of Cuenca and is divided into the main town of Cañete itself, along with several smaller hamlets and rural settlements scattered throughout its territory. The local economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, livestock farming, and forestry, with some tourism related to its natural landscapes and historical heritage, including the well-preserved medieval castle that overlooks the town. As a municipality, it is the fundamental administrative division for local governance and services in Spain. For detailed postal code information and further subdivision data for Cañete and its constituent areas, please consult the relevant municipal and postal resources.

Neighboring Regions

• Alcalá de la Vega
• Salinas del Manzano
• Tejadillos
• Huérguina
• Boniches
• Campillos-Paravientos
• Pajarón
• San Martín de Boniches