Arcos de la Polvorosa Postal Codes: 49699 | Benavente y Los Valles, Zamora, Castilla y León

Key Facts

Arcos de la Polvorosa is a municipality located in the province of Zamora, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. Situated in the northwestern part of the Iberian Peninsula, it lies in the comarca (historical region) of Benavente y Los Valles, positioned in the central-western area of Zamora province. The municipality covers an approximate area of 12.3 square kilometers and has a population of around 240 residents. Arcos de la Polvorosa is administratively divided into the single settlement of Arcos de la Polvorosa itself, as it does not contain separate districts or parishes. The town's name, which translates to 'Arches of the Gunpowder,' reflects its historical significance, possibly related to the storage or transport of gunpowder. Geographically, it is part of the Tierra de Campos region, characterized by its flat plains and agricultural landscape, primarily dedicated to cereal crops. To access detailed postal code information for Arcos de la Polvorosa and its immediate vicinity, users can utilize this platform's search functionality.

Neighboring Regions

• Barcial del Barco
• Villanueva de Azoague
• Milles de la Polvorosa
• Santa Cristina de la Polvorosa