Guijo de Galisteo Postal Codes: 10692 to 10816 | Vegas del Alagón, Cáceres, Extremadura

Key Facts

Guijo de Galisteo is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, within the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. Situated in the northern part of the Vegas del Alagón region, it lies approximately 90 kilometers north of the provincial capital, Cáceres, and about 200 kilometers west of Madrid. The municipality covers an area of roughly 62 square kilometers and has a population of around 1,500 residents, characterized by a low population density typical of rural Extremadura. Administratively, Guijo de Galisteo is part of the judicial district of Plasencia and falls under the Mancomunidad Integral de Municipios del Valle del Alagón, a local association for municipal cooperation. The terrain is predominantly flat, with the Alagón River flowing nearby, supporting agricultural activities that form the economic backbone of the area, including cereal crops and livestock farming. Historically, the settlement has roots dating back to medieval times, with influences from Roman and Moorish periods evident in the local architecture and culture. For those seeking postal code information for its various neighborhoods or surrounding areas, this municipality provides access to detailed data through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Carcaboso
• Aldehuela de Jerte
• Galisteo
• Montehermoso
• Valdeobispo