Llanos de Olivenza Postal Codes: 06100 to 06173 | Badajoz, Extremadura

Key Facts

Llanos de Olivenza is a comarca (historical region) located in the western part of the province of Badajoz, within the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. Situated near the Portuguese border, this region forms part of the larger Tierra de Badajoz comarca system and is characterized by its vast plains (llanos) that give the area its name. The comarca covers approximately 1,000 square kilometers and has a population of around 25,000 inhabitants distributed across several municipalities. Llanos de Olivenza is divided into multiple municipalities including Olivenza, the principal town that serves as the comarca's namesake and administrative center, along with other significant towns such as Alconchel, Cheles, and Villanueva del Fresno. The region's strategic border location has historically influenced its culture and architecture, with visible Portuguese influences in many of its towns. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, featuring extensive olive groves, cereal crops, and dehesa (Mediterranean pastureland) typical of western Extremadura. To access detailed postal code information for the various municipalities and settlements within Llanos de Olivenza, visitors can explore the specific sub-regional listings available through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Tierra de Barros
• Sierra Suroeste
• Llanos de Jerez
• Tentudía