Frontera Postal Codes: 38911 to 38913 | Isla de Hierro, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islas Canarias

Key Facts

Frontera is a municipality located on the island of El Hierro in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, within the Canary Islands archipelago of Spain. Situated in the western part of El Hierro, the smallest and most southwestern of the Canary Islands, Frontera encompasses a significant portion of the island's territory, including its central and western regions. The municipality covers an area of approximately 84 square kilometers and has a population of around 4,000 residents. It is divided into several smaller localities and villages, such as Tigaday, Los Llanillos, and Sabinosa, which are scattered across its varied landscape. Frontera's terrain is characterized by dramatic volcanic features, lush forests in the central highlands, and rugged coastal cliffs, with the iconic El Golfo valley—a massive semicircular depression formed by a landslide—dominating its northern coastline. The area is part of the UNESCO Global Geopark and Biosphere Reserve of El Hierro, highlighting its exceptional geological and ecological value. For detailed postal code information and further subdivision data for Frontera's localities, this resource provides access to comprehensive administrative and geographic details.