El Carpio de Tajo Postal Codes: 45533 | Torrijos, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha

Key Facts

El Carpio de Tajo is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha in central Spain. Situated in the northwestern part of the province, it lies approximately 40 kilometers west of the provincial capital, Toledo, and about 70 kilometers southwest of Madrid. The municipality covers an area of approximately 114 square kilometers and has a population of around 1,800 residents. El Carpio de Tajo is part of the comarca of Torrijos and is administratively divided into the main town of El Carpio de Tajo itself, which serves as the municipal seat. The town's name derives from its historical significance as a fortified settlement ('carpio' meaning a defensive position) along the Tagus River ('Tajo'), which flows nearby. Historically, it was an important crossing point on the river, and its strategic location contributed to its development during the Middle Ages. Today, the local economy is primarily based on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cereals, olives, and grapes, alongside some livestock farming. The municipality maintains its traditional Spanish character with historic buildings and cultural festivals. For detailed postal code information and further administrative subdivisions within El Carpio de Tajo, visitors can access specific resources to navigate its local services and addresses.

Neighboring Regions

• La Mata
• Méntrida
• Santa Cruz del Retamar
• Val de Santo Domingo
• Villamiel de Toledo