Segorbe Postal Codes: 12400 to 12414 | Alto Palancia, Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana

Key Facts

Segorbe is a municipality and the capital of the Alto Palancia comarca in the province of Castellón, within the autonomous community of the Valencian Community, Spain. It is situated in the central-eastern part of the Iberian Peninsula, approximately 60 kilometers northwest of the city of Valencia and about 40 kilometers inland from the Mediterranean coast. The town lies in a fertile valley of the Palancia River, surrounded by the Sierra de Espadán to the north and the Sierra Calderona to the south, positioning it as a strategic historical crossroads between the coastal plains and the interior highlands. With an area of approximately 107 square kilometers, Segorbe has a population of around 9,000 inhabitants. It serves as the administrative and commercial center for the Alto Palancia region, which is divided into 16 municipalities. Historically significant, Segorbe was once the seat of a bishopric and a Moorish stronghold before its reconquest in the 13th century, leaving a rich architectural heritage including its Gothic cathedral and medieval walls. The local economy traditionally relied on agriculture, particularly olives and citrus fruits, but has diversified into services and light industry. For detailed postal code information covering its various districts and surrounding villages within the municipality, visitors can explore the specific sections dedicated to this historic Valencian town.

Neighboring Regions

• Altura
• Algimia de Almonacid
• Almedíjar
• Azuébar
• Caudiel
• Chóvar
• Geldo
• Jérica
• Navajas
• Soneja
• Sot de Ferrer
• Vall de Almonacid