Alcalatén Postal Codes: 12110 to 12135 | Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana

Key Facts

Alcalatén is a comarca (county) located in the northern part of the province of Castellón, within the autonomous community of Valencia in eastern Spain. Situated in the mountainous interior of the province, Alcalatén lies approximately 40 kilometers northwest of the provincial capital, Castellón de la Plana, and occupies a strategic position between the coastal plains and the more rugged interior highlands. The comarca covers an area of approximately 647 square kilometers and has a population of around 16,000 residents distributed across its various municipalities. Alcalatén is divided into 14 municipalities, with L'Alcora serving as the traditional capital and administrative center of the region. The landscape is characterized by the Alcalatén River valley, surrounded by the foothills of the Iberian System mountains, creating a terrain that transitions from Mediterranean coastal influences to more continental mountain climates. The region's economy has historically been based on agriculture, particularly olive and almond cultivation, along with a significant ceramics industry centered in L'Alcora that dates back to the 18th century. Visitors to this website can access detailed postal code information for all of Alcalatén's municipalities and their constituent towns.

Neighboring Regions

• Alto Mijares
• Alto Palancia
• Plana Alta
• Los Serranos