Valencia de Alcántara Postal Codes, Cáceres, Extremadura Spain

Postal codes for Valencia de Alcántara range from 10500 to 10580 in Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Valencia de Alcántara, choose from the municipalities listed below.

Municipalities in Valencia de Alcántara

Valencia de Alcántara on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Valencia de Alcántara regions in Spain. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Valencia de Alcántara

Key Facts

Valencia de Alcántara is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, within the autonomous community of Extremadura in western Spain. Situated near the Portuguese border, this historic town lies approximately 90 kilometers west of Cáceres city and occupies a strategic position in the Sierra de San Pedro mountain range. With an area of approximately 595 square kilometers, Valencia de Alcántara maintains a population of around 5,500 residents according to recent census data. The municipality is administratively divided into several local entities and villages that fall under its jurisdiction, including Las Casiñas, El Pino, and La Fontañera, among others. Historically significant for its well-preserved Jewish quarter and numerous megalithic dolmens in the surrounding countryside, the town serves as an important cross-border center with Portugal, connected by the nearby frontier crossing at Marvão. The local economy traditionally relies on agriculture, particularly cork production from the extensive oak forests, along with growing tourism drawn to its medieval architecture and natural surroundings. For those seeking detailed postal information and administrative services, Valencia de Alcántara provides access to comprehensive postal code data for its various districts and surrounding rural areas.

Neighboring Regions

* Alburquerque

* San Vicente de Alcántara

* La Codosera

* Santiago de Alcántara

* Herrera de Alcántara