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View of ArgelitaJuan Emilio Prades Bel · CC BY-SA 4.0

Argelita

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Argelita (Aragonese: Archelita, Catalan: Argeleta) is a municipality in the comarca of Alto Mijares, Castellón, Valencia, Spain. In 2015, it had a population of 147, located in the Alto Mijares region, next to the Argelita River or Villahermosa. Its term occupies 15.5 km2 and is 40 km from Castellón. It is located in the valley that forms the Villahermosa River and is surrounded by high mountains, as well as irrigated orchards that its inhabitants have been cultivating throughout history. Its pleasant temperature and its beautiful landscapes mean that its population increases significantly in summer.

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Although registered as a predominantly Castillian-speaking municipality because it is the traditional language of the town center located on the Western river bank, the small settlements of La Laguna and La Canaleta on the Eastern river bank are traditionally Valencian-speaking.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Argelita
Province
Castellón
Autonomous community
Valencia
Population (INE 2025)
139
Altitude
312 m
Area (IGN)
16.4 km²
District
Alto Mijares
Postcode
12230
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The essentials for getting around Argelita without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 40.0552° N, 0.3499° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
12230
Altitude
312 m
Population (INE 2025)
139 inhabitants
District
Alto Mijares
Province / region
Castellón · Valencia
Official website
argelita.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Argelita's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Argelita

1 registered place to stay

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