Escurial Postal Codes: 10133 | Tierra de Trujillo, Cáceres, Extremadura

Key Facts

Escurial is a municipality located in the comarca of Tierra de Trujillo, within the province of Cáceres in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. Situated in the central-western part of the Iberian Peninsula, Escurial lies approximately 45 kilometers east of the provincial capital, Cáceres, and about 250 kilometers southwest of Madrid. The municipality covers an area of roughly 101 square kilometers and has a population of around 850 residents, characterized by a low population density typical of rural Extremadura. Geographically, it is part of the Trujillo-Cáceres plain, with a landscape dominated by dehesa (Mediterranean pastureland with holm oaks) used for livestock farming, particularly Iberian pigs and Merino sheep. Administratively, Escurial is one of several municipalities within the Tierra de Trujillo comarca, which itself falls under the jurisdiction of Cáceres province. The area has a rich historical heritage, with influences from Roman, Visigothic, and Moorish periods, though it is less renowned than nearby Trujillo, the birthplace of conquistador Francisco Pizarro. Today, its economy relies primarily on agriculture and animal husbandry, supplemented by small-scale tourism linked to its tranquil setting and proximity to historical sites. For detailed postal code information and further subdivision data for Escurial and its surrounding areas, this platform provides access to reliable administrative resources.

Neighboring Regions

• Zorita
• Abertura
• Villar de Rena
• Campo Lugar
• Alcollarín
• Herguijuela