Ador, Valencia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ador
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 Ador
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | ||
| Comarca | Safor | ||
| Judicial district | Gandia | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 13.80 km2 (5.33 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 1,393 | ||
| • Density | 100.94/km2 (261.44/sq mi) | ||
| Demonyms | Adorer, adorera | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
46729
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | ||
Ador (pronounced "ah-DOR") is a small town in Spain. It's known as a "municipality," which is like a local government area. Ador is located in the Valencian Community, a special region in eastern Spain.
It's also part of a smaller area called Safor, which is a "comarca" or district. Ador is found within the Province of Valencia.
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Where is Ador Located?
Ador is in the eastern part of Spain. It's close to the Mediterranean Sea. The town sits at an elevation of about 50 meters (164 feet) above sea level.
Ador's Place in Spain
Spain is divided into different types of areas.
- The largest areas are "autonomous communities," like the Valencian Community.
- These communities are split into "provinces," such as the Province of Valencia.
- Provinces are then divided into smaller "comarcas" or districts, like Safor.
- Finally, within these, you find "municipalities" like Ador.
This system helps manage local services.
People and Language
As of 2018, about 1,393 people lived in Ador. People from Ador are called "Adorer" (for males) or "adorera" (for females).
What Language Do They Speak?
The main language spoken in Ador is Valencian. This is a language closely related to Catalan. It's one of the official languages in the Valencian Community, along with Spanish.
How Ador is Governed
Like other municipalities, Ador has its own local government. The head of the town's government is called the Alcalde, which is similar to a mayor.
Who is the Mayor?
The current mayor of Ador is Juan Vicente Estruch Estruch. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the town. They manage things like local services and public spaces.
Ador's Size
Ador covers an area of about 13.80 square kilometers (about 5.33 square miles). This makes it a relatively small municipality in terms of land area.
See also
In Spanish: Ador para niños
