Tentudía Postal Codes: 06240 to 06908 | Badajoz, Extremadura

Key Facts

Tentudía is a comarca (historical region) located in the southwestern part of the province of Badajoz, within the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. Situated in the southern foothills of the Sierra Morena mountain range, this region occupies a transitional zone between the mountainous terrain to the north and the rolling plains characteristic of much of Extremadura. Covering approximately 1,300 square kilometers, Tentudía takes its name from the Monastery of Santa María de Tentudía, a significant historical and religious landmark that has given identity to this territory for centuries. The comarca encompasses several municipalities including Monesterio, Fuente de Cantos, Calera de León, and Cabeza la Vaca, each contributing to the region's cultural and economic landscape. Historically, Tentudía has been an important crossroads between Andalusia and Extremadura, with its economy traditionally based on agriculture, livestock farming, and more recently, rural tourism. The region's varied topography supports diverse ecosystems, from Mediterranean forests to dehesa landscapes typical of southwestern Spain. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for the municipalities within Tentudía, our platform provides comprehensive access to these resources.

Neighboring Regions

• Sierra Suroeste
• Tierra de Barros
• Campo de Zafra
• La Serena
• Sierra Morena de Sevilla