Cinctorres Explained

Cinctorres
Settlement Type:Municipality
Pushpin Map:Spain
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Spain
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Spain
Subdivision Type1:Autonomous community
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Castellón
Subdivision Type3:Comarca
Subdivision Name3:Ports
Subdivision Type4:Judicial district
Subdivision Name4:Vinaròs
Coordinates:40.5833°N -13°W
Elevation M:907
Area Total Km2:34.9
Population Demonym:Cinctorrà
Population Density Km2:auto
Blank Name Sec1:Official language(s)
Blank Info Sec1:Valencian
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Timezone Dst:CEST
Utc Offset Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:12318
Area Code Type:Dialing code
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Antonio Ripollés Ortí (2007)
Leader Party:PSOE

Cinctorres is a town in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain, pertaining to the region of the Ports of Morella., it has 498 inhabitants.

Geography

The municipality is located in a small plateau between Monte Bovalar and the valley of Caldes river.Thanks to its position, the city offers spectacular landscaping views. It is not uncommon to see the flight of vultures, which nest in the environs of the nearby rocks.

Bordering towns

Todolella, La Mata de Morella, Portell de Morella, Castellfort, Morella and Forcall, all in the province of Castellón.

Main sights

Economy

The main economic activity, like in other neighbouring localities, is the cattle ranch, in particular pig cattle. In the last few years, due to the growing importance acquired by the interior tourism, there has been an increase of rural lodgings, as a complement to the agrarian activity. Construction and service companies are also growing in importance.