Oliva de Mérida Postal Codes: 06475 | Tierra de Mérida-Vegas Bajas, Badajoz, Extremadura

Key Facts

Oliva de Mérida is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, within the autonomous community of Extremadura in western Spain. Situated in the Tierra de Mérida-Vegas Bajas comarca, this small town lies approximately 45 kilometers east of the provincial capital, Badajoz, and about 10 kilometers southwest of the historic city of Mérida, the capital of Extremadura. With an area of approximately 254 square kilometers, Oliva de Mérida has a population of around 1,700 residents, making it a typical rural municipality in this agricultural region. The municipality is divided into a single main settlement, the town of Oliva de Mérida itself, without further administrative subdivisions. Historically, the area has been influenced by Roman settlement patterns due to its proximity to Mérida (ancient Augusta Emerita), and today its economy remains primarily based on agriculture, particularly olive cultivation, cereal crops, and livestock farming. The town's name reflects its historical connection to olive production and its geographical relationship to Mérida. For those seeking detailed postal code information for addresses within Oliva de Mérida, this municipality uses the postal code 06475 for all its territory.

Neighboring Regions

• Almendralejo
• Aceuchal
• Villafranca de los Barros
• Solana de los Barros
• Torre de Miguel Sesmero
• Valverde de Mérida
• Mérida