Alfara del Patriarca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alfara del Patriarca
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 Alfara del Patriarca
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 Nord | |
| Judicial district | Moncada | |
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| • Total | 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,314 | |
| • Density | 1,674/km2 (4,335/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Alfarero/-a | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46115
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| Official language(s) | Valencia | |
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Alfara del Patriarca is a small town in Spain. It is a municipality located in the Horta Nord area of the Valencian Community. This town is part of the Valencian Community, which is a region in eastern Spain.
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Exploring Alfara del Patriarca
Where is Alfara del Patriarca?
Alfara del Patriarca covers about 2 square kilometers. This area is mostly flat. The town sits at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. This means it is not very high up.
Natural disasters are rare here. However, there is one exception. The Carraixet ravine runs through the town. It is usually dry. But during autumn, heavy rains can cause it to overflow. This is known as a "cold drop" event. The Acequia Real de Moncada also crosses the area. This is an important old irrigation channel.
Towns Nearby
Alfara del Patriarca shares its borders with several other towns. These include Foios, Moncada, and Vinalesa. It also borders two districts of Valencia city: Carpesa and Benifaraig.
A Look Back in Time
The History of Alfara del Patriarca
Like many towns in its region, Alfara del Patriarca started as a farm during the Muslim era. In 1249, King Jaime I conquered the area. He then gave the land to a person named Ximén Pérez from Aragon.
Later, the land was passed on to Guillén Jáfer and Bonifacio Ferrer. They turned it into a "manor." A manor was a large estate or property. It was often controlled by a lord or a wealthy family.
Famous People from Alfara del Patriarca
Alfara del Patriarca is proud of some of its citizens. These people achieved great things in their fields.
- Manuel Palau: He was a famous composer. A composer writes music. Manuel Palau won the Spanish National Award of Music twice. He received it in 1927 and again in 1949.
- José Martínez Valero: He was a well-known boxer. His nickname was "The Tiger of Alfara." José Martínez Valero became a European Champion in boxing.
See also
In Spanish: Alfara del Patriarca para niños
