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View of a town with church and houses, from a castle in Macastre. Enrique Íñiguez Rodríguez (Qoan), CC BY-SA 3.0

Macastre

Valencian Community

1,461Population
37.70 km²Area
36 mElevation
46368Postal code

Macastre is a municipality located in the Valencian Community of Spain, within the province of Valencia. Known for its agricultural heritage and historical significance, it features a mix of natural landscapes and cultural landmarks.

02Geography

Macastre spans an area of 37.7 km², situated between the river basins of Buñol and Magro. The municipality is bordered by Alborache, Dos Aguas, and Yátova, featuring a varied terrain with small elevations and hills, particularly in the southern region.

The landscape is characterized by the presence of the Cerro del Castillo, which rises to 430 m above sea level. The area is predominantly mountainous, especially towards the southern sector, which includes the foothills of the Ave or Dos Aguas mountains.

Macastre · Data
Province
Valencia
Autonomous community
Valencian Community
Population
1,461
Area
37.70 km²
Elevation
36 m
Postal code
46368
Website
http://www.macastre.es/
Coordinates
39.3828, -0.7860

Photos

Metal staircase and white houses in Macastre from the castle ascent.
Views of Macastre from the ascent to the castle, with white houses and a metal staircase.
Inside a church with arches, decorated columns, and people praying.
Interior of the Transfiguration of the Savior Church in Macastre with worshippers in prayer.
Stone fountain in the square with trees and buildings around.
Stone fountain in Plaza de los Árboles in Macastre, surrounded by trees and traditional buildings.
People watching a calf in the town square of Macastre.
People watching a calf in the town square of Macastre, Valencia.
Fountain in Macastre's church square with religious painting and water sign.
Fountain in the church square of Macastre, with a religious painting and a drinking water sign.

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