Alcàntera de Xúquer facts for kids
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Alcàntera de Xúquer
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 Alcàntera de Xúquer
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Ribera Alta | |
| Judicial district | Alzira | |
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| • Total | 3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,297 | |
| • Density | 393/km2 (1,018/sq mi) | |
| Demonyms | Alcanterí, alcanterina | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46293
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Alcàntera de Xúquer is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Spain. It is part of the comarca (a type of region) called Ribera Alta. This area is found within the Valencian Community.
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What is Alcàntera de Xúquer?
Alcàntera de Xúquer is a municipality in Spain. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a town or city and the land around it. This town is in the Valencian Community, which is a special region in Spain.
Where is Alcàntera de Xúquer Located?
This town is in the eastern part of Spain. It is part of the Province of Valencia. The province is a larger area, similar to a county. Alcàntera de Xúquer is also in the Ribera Alta comarca. This means it's in a specific valley area.
How Big is the Town?
Alcàntera de Xúquer is quite small in size. Its total area is about 3.3 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 330 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 33 meters above sea level.
Who Lives in Alcàntera de Xúquer?
As of 2018, about 1,297 people lived in Alcàntera de Xúquer. People who live there are called "Alcanterí" (for males) or "Alcanterina" (for females). The main language spoken in the town is Valencian. This is a language similar to Catalan.
Who is in Charge?
The leader of the municipality is called the Alcaldesa. This is like the mayor of the town. Since 2007, the Alcaldesa has been Teresa Nieves Perucho Blasco. She is part of the PSOE. This party is one of the main political groups in Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Alcántara de Júcar para niños
