Benafigos Postal Codes: 12134 | Alcalatén, Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana

Key Facts

Benafigos is a municipality located in the comarca of Alcalatén within the province of Castellón, part of the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain. Situated in the northern interior of the province, it lies approximately 60 kilometers northwest of the provincial capital, Castellón de la Plana, and about 100 kilometers north of the city of Valencia. The municipality covers an area of approximately 23.6 square kilometers and has a population of around 150 residents, making it one of the smaller and more sparsely populated municipalities in the region. Benafigos is characterized by its mountainous terrain, typical of the Maestrazgo area, with elevations ranging between 600 and 1,000 meters above sea level, contributing to a continental Mediterranean climate with cold winters and mild summers. Historically, the area has been influenced by Moorish settlement, as reflected in its name, and later by Christian reconquest, with agriculture, particularly olive and almond cultivation, and livestock farming forming the basis of its economy. As a municipality, it is the smallest administrative division in Spain, functioning as a local government entity responsible for providing basic services to its inhabitants. For detailed postal code information and further subdivision data within Benafigos, visitors can explore the specific codes assigned to its urban center and surrounding areas.

Neighboring Regions

• Atzeneta del Maestrat
• Vistabella del Maestrat
• Culla
• Lucena del Cid
• Useras