La Alcarria Postal Codes, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha Spain
Postal codes for La Alcarria range from 19112 to 19491 in Castilla-La Mancha, Guadalajara, Spain. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within La Alcarria, choose from the municipalities listed below.
Municipalities in La Alcarria
Sample Address Format for La Alcarria
Street Address / PO Box
La Alcarria, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha,
SPAIN
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La Alcarria on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the La Alcarria regions in Spain. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.
La Alcarria Quick Facts
| Country | Spain (ES) |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Community | Castilla-La Mancha |
| Provinces | Guadalajara |
| Postal Code Status | Official Codes in Use |
What to Know About La Alcarria
Key Facts
La Alcarria is a comarca, or traditional region, located in the eastern part of the province of Guadalajara within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. This distinctive geographical area is situated on a high plateau characterized by its undulating landscape of cereal fields, olive groves, and aromatic herbs like thyme and lavender that give the region its unique identity. Covering approximately 3,000 square kilometers, La Alcarria extends across multiple municipalities including its most famous town, Pastrana, and serves as an important agricultural zone known for its high-quality honey production, which has earned Protected Designation of Origin status. The region is divided into several municipal territories that maintain the traditional architecture and cultural heritage of rural Castile, with whitewashed villages dotting the landscape. Historically significant, La Alcarria was famously documented in Camilo José Cela's travelogue 'Journey to the Alcarria,' which brought national attention to its picturesque scenery and traditional way of life. The region's economy remains primarily agricultural, though tourism has grown due to its natural beauty, historic monuments, and culinary specialties. For those seeking to access postal code information for the various towns and villages within La Alcarria, detailed municipal data is available through regional postal services.
Neighboring Regions
* La Campiña
* La Sierra
* La Serranía
* La Sagra
* La Mancha
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