Les Alqueries/Alquerías del Niño Perdido Postal Codes: 12530 to 12539 | Plana Baja, Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana

Key Facts

Les Alqueries, also known as Alquerías del Niño Perdido, is a municipality in the province of Castellón, within the autonomous community of the Valencian Community, Spain. Located in the comarca (county) of Plana Baja, it is situated in the eastern part of the Iberian Peninsula, approximately 10 kilometers southwest of the provincial capital, Castellón de la Plana, and about 60 kilometers north of the city of Valencia. The municipality covers an area of roughly 12.6 square kilometers and has a population of around 4,500 inhabitants, as of recent estimates. Les Alqueries is part of the fertile coastal plain known as the Plana de Castellón, characterized by its agricultural lands, primarily dedicated to citrus cultivation, which has historically been the economic backbone of the region. The town's name, which translates to 'The Farmhouses' in Valencian, reflects its origins as a collection of rural settlements. Administratively, it is governed as a single municipality without further subdivisions into smaller districts or parishes. For those seeking detailed local information, accessing postal code data for Les Alqueries can facilitate navigation and communication within this vibrant Valencian community.

Neighboring Regions

• Almassora
• Borriana
• Vila-real
• Nules