Alfafar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alfafar
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 Alfafar
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Horta Sud | |
| Judicial district | Catarroja | |
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| • Total | 10.1 km2 (3.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,763 | |
| • Density | 2,056/km2 (5,324/sq mi) | |
| Demonyms | Alfafarenc, alfafarenca | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46910
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Alfafar is a town in Spain. It is a municipality located in the Horta Sud area. This area is part of the Valencian Community, which is an autonomous community in Spain. Alfafar is also found within the Valencia province.
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What is Alfafar?
Alfafar is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It has its own town council and mayor. The town is located in the comarca of Horta Sud. A comarca is a traditional region, a bit like a county.
Location and Size
Alfafar is a small town with an area of about 10.1 square kilometers. It is located very close to the big city of Valencia. The town is only about 6 meters above sea level. In 2018, about 20,763 people lived there.
Language and Culture
The official language spoken in Alfafar is Valencian. This is a language similar to Catalan. People from Alfafar are called Alfafarenc (for males) or Alfafarenca (for females).
How Alfafar is Governed
Like other municipalities in Spain, Alfafar has a local government. This government helps manage services for the people living there.
The Mayor of Alfafar
The head of the local government is called the Alcalde, which means mayor. As of 2018, the mayor of Alfafar was Juan Ramón Adsuara Monlleó. He belongs to a political group called the PP. The mayor and the town council work together to make decisions for the town.
Notable People from Alfafar
Sometimes, people who grow up in a town become famous.
Toni Madrigal
One notable person from Alfafar is Toni Madrigal. He was born in 1976 and grew up in Alfafar. He is known for being a professional footballer.
Images for kids
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The Church of the Virgin of Do in Alfafar.
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The official shield or coat of arms of Alfafar.
See also
In Spanish: Alfafar para niños
