Villena Postal Codes: 03400 to 03639 | Alto Vinalopó, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana

Key Facts

Villena is a municipality and city located in the Alto Vinalopó comarca (county) of the province of Alicante, within the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain. Situated in the northwestern part of the province, it lies approximately 60 kilometers inland from the Mediterranean coast and 40 kilometers southwest of the provincial capital, Alicante. Geographically, Villena occupies a strategic position in a valley between several mountain ranges, including the Sierra de Salinas to the south and the Sierra de la Villa to the north, at an elevation of about 505 meters above sea level. The municipality covers an area of approximately 345.6 square kilometers and has a population of around 34,000 residents, making it one of the larger inland towns in the region. Historically significant, Villena is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, including the impressive 12th-century Castle of the Atalaya and the Treasure of Villena, a Bronze Age hoard of gold artifacts. The local economy traditionally relied on agriculture, particularly vineyards and olive groves, but has diversified into industry and services. Administratively, Villena is divided into several districts and urbanizations, though as a municipality it does not contain further official sub-regions. For detailed postal code information covering Villena's various neighborhoods and surrounding areas, please consult our comprehensive database.

Neighboring Regions

• Biar
• Cañada
• Sax
• Salinas
• Yecla
• Fontanars dels Alforins
• Beneixama