Benquerencia Postal Codes: 10185 | Tierra de Montánchez, Cáceres, Extremadura

Key Facts

Benquerencia is a small village located within the Tierra de Montánchez comarca in the province of Cáceres, part of the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. Situated in the central-western part of the Iberian Peninsula, this rural settlement lies within the historical and geographical region known as Tierra de Montánchez, an area characterized by its rolling hills, dehesas (wooded pasturelands), and traditional agricultural practices. As a village, Benquerencia represents the most local level of administrative division in Spain's territorial organization, falling under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Montánchez. While specific population figures for individual villages within the comarca are often aggregated at the municipal level, settlements like Benquerencia typically have small, close-knit communities that contribute to the region's cultural heritage. The area is known for its production of high-quality Iberian ham, particularly from pigs fed on acorns in the surrounding dehesas, and its Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. For those seeking detailed local information, including postal codes for specific addresses or subdivisions within Benquerencia and the broader Tierra de Montánchez region, specialized regional resources provide access to this administrative data.