Lorcha/L'Orxa Postal Codes: 03860 | Condado de Cocentaina, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana

Key Facts

Lorcha/L'Orxa is a municipality located in the Condado de Cocentaina comarca (county) within the province of Alicante, in the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain. Situated in the northern interior of the province, it lies within the mountainous region known as the Comtat, approximately 90 kilometers north of the city of Alicante. The municipality covers an area of roughly 31.3 square kilometers and, as of recent estimates, has a population of around 600 inhabitants, making it a small, rural settlement. It is not subdivided into further distinct administrative wards or parishes. The local economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, including the cultivation of olives and almonds, alongside some livestock farming. The terrain is characterized by the valleys of the Serpis River and its tributaries, set against the backdrop of the surrounding Prebaetic Mountain ranges. Historically, the area contains sites of interest such as the Castle of Perputxent. For those seeking detailed local information, postal code data and further administrative specifics for Lorcha/L'Orxa and its immediate area can be accessed through relevant regional directories.

Neighboring Regions

• Alcocer de Planes
• Benimarfull
• Cocentaina
• Muro de Alcoy