Medellín Postal Codes: 06411 to 06415 | Vegas Altas, Badajoz, Extremadura

Key Facts

Medellín is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, within the autonomous community of Extremadura in western Spain. Situated in the Vegas Altas comarca, Medellín lies on the fertile plains of the Guadiana River valley, approximately 45 kilometers east of the provincial capital, Badajoz. The municipality covers an area of about 65 square kilometers and has a population of around 2,300 residents. Historically significant, Medellín was founded by the Roman consul Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius in 79 BC and later became an important settlement during the Reconquista. The town is famously the birthplace of the conquistador Hernán Cortés, who led the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. Administratively, Medellín is divided into the main town and several smaller villages and rural areas. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with extensive cultivation of cereals, olives, and vineyards taking advantage of the irrigated lands of the Vegas Altas region. Visitors to Medellín can explore its rich historical heritage, including the Castle of Medellín, the Roman bridge over the Guadiana River, and the Church of Santiago. For those seeking detailed information about postal services and administrative subdivisions within Medellín, comprehensive postal code data is available for its various districts and neighborhoods.

Neighboring Regions

• Don Benito
• Mengabril
• Guareña
• Santa Amalia
• Villanueva de la Serena